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Commission approves €70 million Slovak scheme to support cattle, food and beverage producers in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:14 GMT

The European Commission has approved a €70 million Slovak scheme to support cattle, food and beverage producers in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the State Aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework, adopted by the Commission on 9 March 2023 to support measures in sectors which are key to accelerate the green transition and reduce fuel dependencies. The new Framework amends and prolongs in part the Temporary Crisis Framework, adopted on 23 March 2022 to enable member states to support the economy in the context of the current geopolitical crisis, already amended on 20 July 2022 and on 28 October 2022.Under the scheme, the aid will take the form of a reduction of the social security contribution that employers would otherwise have to pay for the period running from August 2023 until January 2024. The eligible beneficiaries will in principle be entitled to an aid amount equal to up to €700 per employee per month. The purpose of the scheme...

Horoscopes Sept. 18, 2023: Jason Sudeikis, flaws can make a statement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:14 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Sudeikis, 48; James Marsden, 50; Jada Pinkett Smith, 52; Aisha Tyler, 53.Happy Birthday: Take time, plan your actions and follow through. Turn this year into one to remember. Be true to yourself, and make happiness and peace of mind your priorities. Simplify, get along and practice moderation; you’ll set a positive example and feel good about yourself and what you can accomplish. Perfection may be your aim, but flaws can make a statement. Don’t be too hard on yourself; go with the flow. Your numbers are 8, 14, 22, 25, 31, 36, 42.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Gravitate toward someone you feel akin to, and put your energy and gestures into increasing enthusiasm regarding your long-term plans. Nurture partnerships, adjust what’s necessary to enforce closer ties and focus on unity. Make an effort and collect the rewards. 3 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t stop when being earnest about achieving what you want is essential. Givi...

Word Game: Sept. 18, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:14 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — WEDLOCK (WEDLOCK: WED-lok: The state of being married.)Average mark 16 wordsTime limit 25 minutesCan you find 20 or more words in WEDLOCK? The list will be published tomorrow.SATURDAY’S WORD — CHARLATANS canal canasta cant carat carnal cart cash cast chant char charlatan chart chat clan clash crash halt hart alas altar anarch arch ashcan aslant astral atlas ranch rant rascal rash lahar larch lash last latch lath talc tarn tarsal than trans trash tsar nasal natal sacral salt saran scalar scan scant scar scat slant slat snarl snatch stanch star starchTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “...

DNA Evidence Sent Anthony Sanchez to Death Row. But Did It Actually Solve the Crime?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:14 GMT

Charlotte Beattie couldn’t say when she began to suspect that her boyfriend had committed the murder that sent his own son to death row. It probably crossed her mind almost 20 years ago, when an Oklahoma City police detective showed up to ask about Anthony Sanchez, who had been charged with killing a young woman found at a nearby lake. Jewell “Juli” Busken, a 21-year-old ballet student at the University of Oklahoma, was raped and murdered just before Christmas in 1996. The case remained cold until 2004, when Sanchez’s DNA was linked to the crime. But when the homicide detective showed Beattie a forensic artist’s sketch of the supposed killer, it didn’t look like Sanchez, she recalled. It looked more like his father, Glen.Like many who knew Sanchez, Beattie couldn’t believe he’d committed such a horrible crime. She’d never known him to be violent — not like Glen, who could be terrifying. One Valentine’s Day, she said, Glen put a gun to his head at his home in Norman, Oklahoma, only t...

STAT WATCH: Colorado State’s penalty problems are not exclusive to their loss to Buffaloes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:14 GMT

From Colorado State’s perspective, its school-record number of penalties was largely to blame for its devastating loss at Colorado. “I can’t even speak about it, it’s so ridiculous,” coach Jay Norvell said after the 43-35 loss in two overtimes. “And it’s a real shame because a lot of those penalties took away a lot of great effort from our kids.”Saturday night wasn’t a one-off for CSU. The Rams have gone 3-11 under Norvell, and undisciplined play has been a persistent problem.Of the 17 penalties the Rams committed against Colorado, 11 were 15-yarders — two on the same play when Henry Blackburn was flagged for pass interference and Ayden Hector was called for unsportsmanlike conduct after a late hit sent two-way star Travis Hunter to the hospital.There also were four blocks below the waist, two other unsportsmanlike conducts, a chop block, facemask and targeting.CSU’s top three single-game penalty totals have occurred over the past 10 games — 13 ag...

Trial to start for officers charged in Elijah McClain's death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:14 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — Monday morning, the jury selection process is expected to end for the two police officers charged in Elijah McClain's death, signaling the start of the trial.At 8:30 a.m., a jury announcement is expected in the trial for Randy Roedema and Jason Rosenblatt. The jury will decide if the two should be convicted on charges including assault and reckless manslaughter. K-9 officer present during Elijah McClain’s death rehired by Aurora police They have pleaded not guilty but have never spoken publicly about the allegations against them.Roedema, a former Marine who is currently suspended without pay, had been with the department for five years before McClain's death. Rosenblatt had worked for the agency for two years. He was the only officer who confronted McClain and was fired — not for the deadly encounter itself, but for making light of other officers' reenactment of the neck hold.Roedema, Rosenblatt, a third officer and two paramedics were indicted in 2021 by a ...

Denver weather: Mild Monday with extra clouds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — It'll be a comfortable start to the week with above-average highs in the Denver weather forecast. Extra clouds build in throughout the day Monday with showers in the high country.Weather today: Increasing cloudsMonday kicks off the workweek with early sunshine and increasing clouds that move in through the afternoon. Celebrities among the crowd at the CU vs. CSU game Highs will be in the middle 80s with chances for some late-day showers in the higher elevations.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Sept. 18. Weather tonight: Slow clearingPartly cloudy skies stick around Monday night keeping low temperatures mild. Denver dips into the middle 50s with light winds. Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on Sept. 18.Looking ahead: Mild start to the week, cooler weekend The above-average highs stick around for the next few days. Denver will hit the low 80s on Tuesday afternoon with partly cloudy skies and a small chance for a shower along the Front Range. Colorado fall ...

Family dog dies following Miami house fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:14 GMT

The City of Miami Fire Rescue responded to a house blaze that resulted in a dog’s death. At 5:41 a.m. Monday, firefighters arrived at a two-story residential duplex, located on the 3000 block of Southwest 18th Street, engulfed in smoke with flames emanating from the front door. Firefighters extended handlines into the building and contained the fire within minutes. Officials said the fire remained confined to its point of origin. Three residents escaped the flames but, unfortunately, a dog on the second floor succumbed to smoke inhalation. Amid the firefighting efforts, one brave firefighter sustained a steam burn to the face. Fortunately, after on-site evaluation, it was determined that no further medical treatment or transportation was necessary.Although three adult residents are now displaced due to the incident, they did not require additional assistance. The Miami Fire Investigation Unit was requested to determine the cause of the fire. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7...

Miami Hurricanes fan honors late brother with unforgettable game day promise

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:14 GMT

In the realm of college football fandom, there are dedicated fans, and then there’s Shelton Douthett, a University of Miami (UM) Hurricanes enthusiast who recently stole the spotlight during a nationally televised game against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats. Shelton’s extraordinary commitment to fulfilling a heartfelt promise has captured the hearts of fans across the nation.“All this praise and all these accolades, like ‘Oh you made an impact in my life,’ I feel like I don’t deserve it,” said Shelton. “I feel like I’m just a regular guy.” The game on Thursday showed Shelton’s unwavering devotion as he donned a complete Miami Hurricanes football uniform, from shoulder pads to cleats, helmet, and even game gloves. “This is just my promise to my brother,” Douthett said. “This is something that I want to take with him. This is basically how I bring my brother to the game with me. He had a big impact on my...

Liz Truss: I didn’t crash the economy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:14 GMT

LONDON — Liz Truss struck firmly to her guns in a defiant speech Monday as Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister defended her chaotic economic legacy. Addressing the Institute for Government think tank, Truss blamed the media, the opposition Labour Party, and economic orthodoxy for her downfall during her 49 days in office.And she argued that the “reaction” from the “political and economic establishment” to her policies was the reason they failed.Pressed in the Q&A on the claim she “crashed the economy,” Truss shot back: “I do want to challenge this phrase ‘crashed the economy.’“The fact is that since I left office both mortgage rates and gilt rates have gone higher than they were at the time of the mini-budget. So I do think you are repeating a line to take from the Labour Party when you say that.”Truss’ mini-budget — officially billed as the “Plan for Growth” — aimed to slash taxes and cut regulations. But t...