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Schools shut, drivers stuck as gales and blizzards batter UK

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:55 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Trains were canceled, some schools were shut and drivers were stuck for hours on a major highway as a blast of snow and wind hit Britain on Friday for the second time in a week.The weather system, named Storm Larissa by meteorologists, brought gales and blizzards to much of the country. Alex Burkill, a meteorologist with the Met Office weather agency, said the worst-hit area was northern England and north Wales, where 50 mph (80 kph) wind gusts were accompanied by up to a foot (30 centimeters) of snow.Some drivers spent more than seven hours in their cars after traffic ground to a halt on the M62 highway that cuts across northern England.“I saw lots of abandoned sports cars, one Jaguar left on the road with a shovel stuck in the ground next to it and no driver,” said video journalist Richard McCarthy. “There were lots of lorries losing momentum and getting stuck.”Many roads on high ground in central England’s Peak District were impassable, and the train line link...

Santos accused of orchestrating credit card skimming operation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:55 GMT

(The Hill) - Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) has been accused of orchestrating a credit card skimming operation in which he schemed to steal information from ATM and credit cards, according to a sworn statement from a former roommate of his obtained by Politico. The declaration from Gustavo Ribeiro Trelha, who said he met Santos when he rented a room in a Florida apartment from the now-congressman, states he was accused of a federal crime of credit card fraud in 2017 and pleaded guilty. Trelha, who is from Brazil, served seven months in prison and was then deported. His attorney, Mark Demetropoulos, sent the letter to the FBI, U.S. attorney’s office for the Eastern District of New York and Secret Service office in New York on Wednesday. Trelha said Santos was known to him as Anthony Devolder, another name that others with ties to Santos have said they knew him by. He added that he learned from Santos how to clone ATM and credit cards after he started renting the room...

Pittsfield to host free monthly wellness clinics

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:55 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) — The city of Pittsfield's Health Department will be hosting free monthly wellness clinics at several locations citywide. The clinics—which do not require appointments—will offer wellness screenings, medication reviews, diabetes and hypertension management, parent-child health and growth, COVID-19 guidance and tests, and nutrition counseling. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The city's social worker will also be at the events providing information and assistance with housing, domestic violence, mental health, and other social issues. They are fluent in Spanish, city officials noted. There will be a walk-in clinic at the health department from 1-3 p.m. every Wednesday. The health department is located on the mezzanine level at 100 North Street. Pittsfield PD searching for teen boys Monthly schedule at other locations: 9-11 a.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at Ralph J. Froio Senior Cente...

MCSO: Amsterdam man breaks phone, trashes car in fight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:55 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) — An Amsterdam man is doing time in Montgomery County Jail after police say he fought with someone, broke their cell phone, and damaged their car. The unnamed victim was not injured in the February 28 incident. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! It started in the town of Amsterdam, where Steven C. Chrisman, 31, allegedly damaged his victim's cell phone. The two then drove into the city of Amsterdam, where police say Chrisman trashed the victim's car. According to a press release, Chrisman already had an order of protection against him. He was arrested and charged with two felony counts of aggravated family offense, along with felony and misdemeanor counts of both criminal mischief and criminal contempt. Former BOCES teacher admits to raping 13-year-old Chrisman was arraigned in Amsterdam Town Court and sent to Montgomery County Jail. He is due back in the Amsterdam City and Town Courts on later...

The Parliament’s fight for gender equality in the EU  

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:55 GMT

Find out how the EU and the European Parliament fight to protect women's rights and to improve gender equality at work, in politics and other areas, Society.What does the EU do to tackle gender inequalities?From the beginning the European Union has promoted gender equality and a more social Europe.The EU has adopted legislation, recommendations, exchanges and good practices and provides funding to support action by member states. The concepts of EU gender equality policy were shaped by European Court of Justice rulings. The European Parliament regularly adopts own initiative reports on gender issues, calling for more efforts to improve gender equality.The European Parliament has always been very active on achieving equality between men and women and has a standing committee dedicated to women's rights and gender equality. Every year, Parliament marks International Women's Day on 8 March and raises awareness by organising events.In January 2022, MEPs renewed their demand for the esta...

Horoscopes March 10, 2023: Jon Hamm, choose a healthy lifestyle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:55 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Olivia Wilde, 39; Carrie Underwood, 40; Jon Hamm, 52; Sharon Stone, 65.Olivia Wilde (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) Happy Birthday: Money and emotions won’t mix well. Spending for the wrong reason or making changes you cannot afford will worsen matters. Put in the work required to reach your goal instead of making costly shortcuts or paying someone else to care for things you can do yourself. Fix and reuse what you have rather than replace it. Choose a healthy lifestyle. Your numbers are 8, 10, 19, 23, 36, 40, 43.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pay attention to what people want and need from you to maintain a good relationship. Implement caution when traveling or doing something risky that can lead to injury. Don’t allow overindulgence to compromise your ability to function correctly. 3 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t lose sight of your responsibilities or leave loose ends that can jeopardize your position or project outcome...

Ask Amy: Is it petty of me to feel like I’m being used?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:55 GMT

Dear Amy: On several occasions I have lent my former co-worker “Cal” a portable oxygen concentrator that was used by my deceased husband.Cal’s wife, whom I have never met, requires nearly full-time oxygen use, and the concentrator makes her frequent trips out of state to visit family much easier than hauling canisters, which is the only alternative her insurance provides.The concentrator also enables her to fly on these trips, as canisters are mostly prohibited by airlines.The last time he borrowed it was six months ago. I had forgotten I gave it to him, but I texted him a couple of months ago to check in.Before I could mention it, he apologized for not contacting me and asked if his wife could use it one more time in the following week, and then he would bring it back. I said of course.That was the last time I heard from him.Related ArticlesAdvice | Ask Amy: He sends my wife distressing letters, and the lawyer says there’s nothing we can do Advice | ...

Harriette Cole: Can a bride tell her fiance to skip the bachelor party?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:55 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have serious concerns about my fiance attending a bachelor party.I don’t like the idea of a bunch of guys drinking and making drunk decisions throughout the evening with my future husband there. I don’t think it will end well.I want my fiance to feel comfortable and to have fun on his last night as a bachelor, but I am afraid of what will happen if a bachelor party takes place. Is it wrong to ask him to not have one? How do I explain my feelings?Bride-To-BeDEAR BRIDE TO BE: Bachelor parties are legendary for being nights of debauchery, but truth be told, more often than not they turn out to be simple gatherings with the guys that are loud, drunk and harmless.Yes, you can express your reservations to your fiance, but you should not give him an ultimatum.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: What’s a non-tacky way to say I won’t be paying for dinner? Advice | Harriette Cole: What do I do if my boss won’t pro...

Cold Friday brings light snowfall, afternoon rain to DC region

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:55 GMT

Though it will likely just be rain, some snow could intersperse itself in the precipitation headed for the D.C. area early this morning.It may be cold enough in some areas for the rain to begin as wet snow, according to Storm Team 4 meteorologist Mike Stinneford. He said the best change for possible snowy conditions is in the northern and western suburbs.“There will be little or no accumulation, and by Friday afternoon, there will be a cold rain across the entire region,” Stinneford said.Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM.Current traffic conditionsWeather forecastClosings and DelaysSign up for WTOP email alertsGet custom alerts with the WTOP app for Apple and Android phonesThere’s another chance for the rain to mix with or change over to wet snow before ending on Friday night, but again, “there will be little of no snow accumulation,” he said.Storm Team4 meteorologist Chuck Bell said on Twitter Friday is the first colder-than...

Benev Capital: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:55 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Benev Capital Inc. (BEVFF) on Thursday reported a fourth-quarter loss of $3.3 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.The Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said it had a loss of 2 cents per share.The royalty acquisition company posted revenue of $9.4 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $12 million, or 9 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $34.8 million.The company’s shares closed at $2.35. A year ago, they were trading at $2.45._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BEVFF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BEVFFSource