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Bridge: Aug. 15, 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:55 GMT

My friend the English professor has two peeves. One is word confusion. (The prof says that people who can’t distinguish between “entomology” and “etymology” bug him in ways for which he can’t find words.) The other is partners who bid whenever it’s their turn.In today’s deal, South played at five hearts doubled. The prof, East, had opened one spade and bid four spades next, and West had tossed in a two-diamond bid. West led a spade, and declarer ruffed the second spade and pondered. He took the A-K of clubs, led a trump to dummy, ruffed a club and drew trumps.MAKING FIVESouth next led the king of diamonds. West won and had only diamonds left. South won the diamond return with his ten and claimed the rest. Making five.“I guess his bid of two diamonds was meant to help me defend,” the prof grumbled to me. “Instead, he told declarer how to play the hand.”South surely goes down if West doesn’t bid. Do you thin...

Word Game: Aug. 15, 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:55 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — INQUIRED (INQUIRED: in-KWY-erd: Asked about; investigated.)Average mark 18 wordsTime limit 20 minutesCan you find 23 or more words in INQUIRED? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — EMANATE eaten enema mana manatee mane manta mate mean meant meat meet meta mete amen ante name neat tame team teem teenTo 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 “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at [email protected].

Horoscopes Aug. 15, 2023: Jennifer Lawrence, pay attention to detail

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:55 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jennifer Lawrence, 33; Joe Jonas, 34; Anthony Anderson, 53; Debra Messing, 55.Happy Birthday: Keep your thoughts and plans to yourself until you have tested and refined what you have to offer. Preparation will make the difference this year, and a pristine presentation will get you where you want to go. Pay attention to detail, and you’ll surpass your expectations. A vivid imagination and educated approach to life will fuel your inspiration and separate you from the competition. Your numbers are 4, 17, 22, 27, 34, 43, 49.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Show everyone what you have to offer. Mix business with pleasure, and follow through with your promises. Consistency and delivering on your promises will enrich your chance to advance. A little pampering will give you the pick-me-up you need to forge ahead. 5 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Think before you act. The temptation to give away too much information will make you vulnerable. Be a good listener a...

Carmona’s late goal sends Spain to the Women’s World Cup final with a 2-1 win over Sweden

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:55 GMT

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Spain will play for its first Women’s World Cup championship after Olga Carmona’s goal in the 89th minute lifted La Roja to a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the Tuesday semifinal. Spain, which overcame last year’s near mutiny by its players against coach Jorge Vilda, will play the winner of tournament co-host Australia and England on Sunday in the final in Sydney. The controversy surrounding Spain dates to last September, when 15 players signed a letter complaining about Vilda and the conditions for the the national team. Three of those players are on this World Cup team, and Vilda a day before the game against Sweden praised the Spanish federation for its support. Now, La Roja has a chance to become a first-time World Cup champion. Ranked seventh in the world by FIFA, Spain’s defeat of second-ranked Sweden makes it the highest-ranked team remaining in the tournament. “This is a historic day,” said Vilda. “We’re in the final, that’s w...

Ituran: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:55 GMT

AZOOR, Israel (AP) — AZOOR, Israel (AP) — Ituran Location & Control Ltd. (ITRN) on Tuesday reported net income of $12.2 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Azoor, Israel-based company said it had net income of 61 cents.The maker of tracking and communications technology for vehicles posted revenue of $81.6 million 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 ITRN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ITRNSource

DC devastated by flash floods; more storms forecast Tuesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:55 GMT

Listen live to the latest weather and traffic forecast on the 8s. Several dogs died and some drivers were stuck when torrential downpours led to flash flooding in D.C. Monday and more storms are expected Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know.Tuesday is expected to start quiet and humid. During the afternoon and evening, there’s a potential for storms that could bring high winds and isolated flash flooding.The forecast storms will occur “mainly between 2 and 5 p.m. and mainly east of Interstate 95 and Southern Maryland,” said 7News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Veronica Johnson.The weather isn’t expected to be as severe as Monday’s storms, though the risk is still there, according to 7News First Alert Meteorologist Eileen Whelan.There’s a “slight risk,” of severe storms in southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore, according to the National Weather Service. The chance for powerful storms in D.C. Tuesday is lower.A cold f...

ANÁLISIS | La cuarta acusación de Trump acerca a Estados Unidos a un precipicio electoral

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:55 GMT

(CNN) — El aspecto más asombroso de la cuarta acusación penal del expresidente Donald Trump no es la escala de una supuesta conspiración de múltiples niveles para robarle los votos electorales de Georgia en 2020 a su legítimo ganador.Es que Trump —el alma del plan para anular la victoria de Joe Biden, quien fue imputado el lunes junto a otras 18 personas— podría en 17 meses estar levantando su mano derecha como el presidente número 47 y jurando preservar, proteger y defender la Constitución de la que fue acusado de conspirar para destruir.La grave crisis política creada por la presidencia aberrante de Trump y los esfuerzos posteriores para hacerlo rendir cuentas se profundizó significativamente justo antes de la medianoche con la revelación de otra acusación en su contra, esta de un jurado investigador en el crítico estado indeciso de Georgia. Los cargos en este caso estatal, que elevan a 91 el número total de cargos penales que enfrenta en cuatro casos separados, intensificar...

Sam Pittman has Arkansas trending up. QB KJ Jefferson and the Hogs will try to take the next step

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:55 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas coach Sam Pittman is no longer learning what it takes to win in the Southeastern Conference. He has already made significant strides in his first three years.The next step would be turning the Razorbacks into a consistent contender. The Razorbacks are on the right track — Arkansas is seeking its fourth straight bowl trip, which would mark its longest streak since a run from 1998 to 2003. A highlight of Pittman’s tenure was last year’s triple-overtime Liberty Bowl win over Kansas.Moving up in the ranks might be easier said than done with Oklahoma and Texas joining the already-stacked SEC in 2024. Quarterback KJ Jefferson gives the Razorbacks hope that more momentum can be built before the league expands. He threw for 2,648 yards with 24 touchdowns and five interceptions in 2022 and he ran for another 640 yards with nine touchdowns. “He is our leader,” Pittman said. “He’s our leader both on the offense and the defense. Obviously on one si...

Denver weather: 90s are back for rest of workweek

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:55 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — With abundant sunshine along the Front Range Tuesday, temperatures will climb back into the 90s in the Denver weather forecast. Weather today: 90s return Denver continues to have plenty of sunshine on Tuesday with the heat returning to the state. 19 Coloradans hospitalized with West Nile as of Monday Grab that sunscreen and stay hydrated, because highs top out in the low 90s with a light wind.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Aug. 15. Weather tonight: Mild and clearSkies stay clear Tuesday night with light winds. Overnight lows are mild and just above average in the lower 60s.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on Aug. 15. Looking ahead: 90s are here to stay Abundant sunshine stays in the forecast through the middle of the week. High temperatures on Wednesday will climb into the middle 90s. Thursday is just as hot as highs reach the low 90s with mostly sunny skies. Which is right: Coloradan or Coloradoan? Friday finishes off the week with highs back in the mid...

Cat returned to owner after going missing at DIA

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:55 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Update 5:30 a.m.: Breezy has been located. Her owner, Ginger Thompson, posted on Facebook that the Southwest ramp crew found her at the airport. Previous story: Ginger Thompson and Breezy, her year-old Bengal cat, flew to Denver from Washington for a cat competition. While boarding their Southwest flight home Sunday, Breezy got out of her carrier. “They were getting me on the plane rushing me, and I set her down to get ready to put her under the seat, put my backpack up into the overhead bin, and was sort of jostled,” Thompson said. Did you know Denver is one of the freshest non-coastal places you can get fish? Thompson said she isn't sure how the latch broke. But when the carrier opened up, Breezy jumped out. Thompson tried to catch Breezy, but the cat fell between the airplane door and jet bridge onto the tarmac. “I saw her fall and she sort of tried to claw to stay up, but the momentum just took her down. And it wasn’t a jump or anything, it was more like just f...