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Ask Amy: Friends’ vacations must include “quiet time”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:06 GMT

Dear Amy: My husband and I have wonderful friends: a husband and wife, and their 20-year-old daughter.They live on a gorgeous island, and several times each year, we vacation together in each other’s homes. These visits usually last 7 to 10 days, and during this time, we shop, talk, and eat meals together. We always have a lovely time.The problem is, I often feel the need each day to withdraw and recharge my batteries. After a full day of being social, I crave some privacy. I don’t mind my husband’s company, but I find that too much of a good thing is, well, too much.When the visits occur in my home, it’s not too bad for me. I can retire to my room, or read a book, and I usually can have time on my own.When we visit them, however, I feel as though they are trying too hard to dazzle me. They schedule a variety of activities, and I frequently feel obligated to participate.I have told our friends that, going forward, I really would not mind taking a room in a ho...

Commission approves €1.7 billion Italian state aid scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support agrivoltaic installations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:06 GMT

The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a €1.7 billion Italian scheme made available in part through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (‘RRF') to support agrivoltaic installations. The measure is part of Italy's strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to increase its share of renewable energies, in line with the EU's strategic objectives relating to the EU Green Deal.The scheme supports the construction and operation in Italy of new agrivoltaic plants for a total capacity of 1.04 GW and an electricity production of at least 1300 GWh/year. Agrivoltaic systems allow for the simultaneous use of land both to produce photovoltaic energy through the installation of solar panels and to carry out agricultural activities. Under the scheme, the aid will be granted to agricultural producers, cumulatively, in the form of: (i) investment grants, with a total budget of €1.1 billion, covering up to 40% of the eligible investment costs; and (ii) incentive tariffs,...

Nxu: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:06 GMT

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Nxu, Inc. (NXU) on Monday reported a loss of $11 million in its third quarter.The Mesa, Arizona-based company said it had a loss of 22 cents per share.The electric vehicle maker posted revenue of $117,000 in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NXU at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NXUSource

‘False sense of security’: What WTOP’s Steve Dresner learned about car alarms — the hard way

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:06 GMT

Steve Dresner, a familiar voice on WTOP’s daily broadcast, shared his experience — and lessons learned — after his car was broken into last week. toggle audio on and off change volume download audio Why your car alarm may not be helping to prevent smash and grab thefts. (WTOP/Mike Murillo) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); if( typeof gtag === "function" ){ gtag('event', 'post_audio', { 'play': audio_filename, 'permalink': window.location.href }); ...

College Football Corner: Terps punch their postseason ticket, and the Coaching Carousel kicks off

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:06 GMT

Jack Howes kicked a pair of fourth quarter field goals to help send Maryland bowling. (AP/Rebecca S. Gratz) Jack Howes kicked a pair of fourth quarter field goals to help send Maryland bowling. (AP/Rebecca S. Gratz) Dave Preston is an AP Top 25 voter. Read his latest rankings here.Entering the weekend, the three area schools that were in position to make November runs to the postseason knew a loss wouldn’t bounce them from bowl eligibility, but a defeat Saturday would have delivered serious body-blows to the postseason dreams of Maryland, Virginia Tech and Navy.Each school won, placing the Midshipmen within two wins of being bowl-bound, the Hokies one victory away and the Terps in the postseason party.Meanwh...

Las 5 cosas que debes saber este lunes 13 de noviembre del 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:06 GMT

Así fue el debate presidencial en Argentina. Los hospitales de Gaza se quedan sin recursos. El primer río atmosférico de la temporada. La razón por la que Taylor Swift cambió la letra de una canción. Además, comienza la defensa de Trump. Esto es lo que debes saber para comenzar el día. Primero la verdad.Suscríbete aquí para recibir el newsletter cada mañana en tu correo1. El último cara a cara entre Massa y Milei antes de las eleccionesSergio Massa, candidato por Unión por la Patria, y Javier Milei, candidato por la Libertad Avanza, se disputan el sillón de la Casa Rosada en las elecciones del próximo 19 de noviembre. Ambos debatieron sobre seis ejes temáticos durante la noche del domingo. ¿Quién ganó y quién perdió en este encuentro previo al balotaje? Palabras más, palabras menos, los analistas tienen una conclusión unánime. Mira aquí el análisis de Betiana Fernández Martino.2. El sistema de salud de Gaza se desmoronaLos hospitales de toda Gaza se quedan sin electricidad y suminis...

Ellington Residential: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:06 GMT

OLD GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — OLD GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT (EARN) on Monday reported a loss of $11.4 million in its third quarter.The Old Greenwich, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 75 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 21 cents per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EARN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EARNSource

Prince George’s Co. group helps young people in DC area do ‘Good Works’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:06 GMT

A group in Prince George’s County, Maryland, is teaching young people how to save lives.Isaac Esene, the founder and director of nonprofit Good Works, said they teach young people how to become better bystanders by teaching them how to do CPR, stop bleeding from gunshot wounds and help someone who is experiencing an opioid overdose.The group targets young people from 9 years old to people in their early 20s.Esene said he founded the organization after experiencing a tragedy in his own life.A young participant attempts CPR on a dummy at a training session for youth lead by Isaac Esene of Prince George’s County, Maryland-based Good Works. (Courtesy Isaac Esene)In December 2017, just a few months after finishing Charles Herbert Flowers High School in Springdale, Maryland, Esene said a close friend was shot and killed outside of Largo Community Library, not far from where he lived.A short time later he was shipped out for training with the D.C. Air National Guard where he be...

Henry Schein: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:06 GMT

MELVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — MELVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Henry Schein Inc. (HSIC) on Monday reported third-quarter net income of $137 million.On a per-share basis, the Melville, New York-based company said it had net income of $1.05. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and restructuring costs, were $1.32 per share.The results matched Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of $1.32 per share.The health care products maker posted revenue of $3.16 billion in the period, which did not meet Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $3.19 billion.Henry Schein expects full-year earnings in the range of $4.43 to $4.71 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on HSIC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HSICSource

Denver weather: Sunny and mild, breezy along the plains

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:06 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Front Range will see plenty of sunshine on Monday, helping highs reach the middle 60s in the Denver weather forecast. However, winds will be breezy along the plains. Weather today: Lots of sunshineThe sunny skies will bring a great start to the workweek for the eastern half of the state, with a few clouds in the high country. What time the sun will rise and set in Denver in the coming weeks Temperatures top out in the middle 60s on Monday, with brisk winds along the plains. Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Nov. 13 With low humidity values, there is a red flag warning in effect for the Eastern Plains from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. Monday.Pinpoint Weather: Red flag warning on Nov. 13 Weather tonight: A few cloudsDenver will add in a few extra clouds Monday night as temperatures stay above average and mostly above freezing. Winds will be light as lows dip into the middle 30s for Denver.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on Nov. 13 Looking ahead: Dry and warm al...