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B.C. firefighters bolstered by international help work to tame dozens of wildfires

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:41 GMT

Wildfire crews in B.C. have tamed a pair of wildfires in the province’s Cariboo region, but continue to grapple with stubborn blazes burning out of control elsewhere. The BC Wildfire Service says firefighters aided by heavy equipment and aerial support tamed the Branch Road wildfire, which is now considered “being held” at under 14 square kilometres. The service also says it doesn’t expect the Townsend Creek wildfire to grow any more, held at about 27 square kilometres, a blaze that spurred an evacuation alert on July 8 that remains in place. The Cariboo Regional District issued a new evacuation alert on Tuesday covering a 320-square-kilometre area around Anahim Peak, northwest of Williams Lake, B.C. The alert concerns 30 parcels of land, but the regional district did not specify how many residents the alert may affect. More than 450 active fires are burning across B.C., most caused by lightning, and this year’s wildfire season has burned almost 15,000 ...

‘Old boys’ club’: Employees question how Regina rebrand was approved

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:41 GMT

REGINA — Federal government employees expressed relief that Prairies Economic Development Canada was not involved in a disastrous rebrand that saw Saskatchewan’s capital city criticized for sexualized slogans.Messages in a group chat obtained under freedom of information laws show federal employees were shocked by Tourism Regina’s campaign. All names of employees have been redacted.“There were so many people involved in choosing that. How did no one stop it? Oh my,” one person wrote in a message.Experience Regina was launched in March with the agency posting phrases on social media that seemed to make light of the Saskatchewan capital’s name rhyming with female anatomy. The tourism agency posted an array of slogans on its social media accounts, including “We are the city that rhymes with fun.” Its website also had “show us your Regina” written above a block of Instagram posts.The backlash was swift and immediate. It made news around the world.“You know it is bad when it is in a New ...

Daily horoscope for July 26, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:41 GMT

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Scorpio.Happy Birthday for Wednesday, July 26, 2023:You are a confident, passionate person who enjoys the good things in life. You’re insightful and humorous. Others enjoy your company. Simplicity is the key to your life this year. Work to create a solid foundation. Take charge of your health, especially with exercise. Stay grounded.ARIES(March 21-April 19)★★★★This is an excellent day to discuss how to divide or share something, perhaps an inheritance or something to do with jointly-held property. You have the mental energy to make this happen, in addition to which, you will treat all sides fairly. Tonight: Discussions.TAURUS(April 20-May 20)★★★★This is a lively, energetic day! Enjoy dynamic discussions with partners and close friends, as well as members of the general public. It’s a great day to schmooze! Accept invitations to party, as well as to enjoy the arts, the entertain...

Italian court drops COVID case against Lombardy president and others

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:41 GMT

An Italian court on Monday (24 July) dropped a case against the president of the northern region of Lombardy, Attilio Fontana, and 11 other people over their initial handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, a court document showed.On 7 June, another court dropped the same case against former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and former Health Minister Roberto Speranza.Prosecutors in the northern city of Bergamo, the epicentre of the 2020 outbreak of COVID in Italy, had placed Conte, Speranza and 17 others under investigation for manslaughter and mishandling the epidemic.On Monday, the three judges of the court in the city of Brescia also referred the case back to the public prosecutor's office for the remaining five persons charged with refusing to carry out official acts.The court wrote in its ruling that the accusations brought against Fontana and the others were "unfounded" because governments all over the world, including in Lombardy, were dealing with a new and exceptional epidemiologica...

Miss Manners: In a moment of forgetfulness, I made a mortifying offer to a friend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:41 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have two dogs I adore. All of my friends know this, and I often receive gifts that are dog-oriented.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: This shopper was rude to the cashier. Should I have scolded her? Advice | Miss Manners: Must I tip a server who irritates me? Advice | Miss Manners: Should I reveal my suspicions about how my ex died? Advice | Miss Manners: I was appalled by her request for her daughter’s birthday Advice | Miss Manners: Were these women being rude in the restaurant, or did I go too far? A friend gave me a product for my dogs that I don’t use. It was still very thoughtful, and I thanked her profusely. I then set the gift aside and planned to give it to another friend on a later occasion.Several months passed, and the same friend who had given me the gift was at my home. I noticed her looking at the unused item and, in a moment of forgetfulness, I asked ...

El Mega Millions sube a $910 millones. Mira cuándo es el próximo sorteo

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:41 GMT

El premio mayor del Mega Millions subió a $910 millones este miércoles después de que nadie acertará todos los números del sorteo del martes.Los números ganadores del martes fueron: 3, 5, 6, 44, 61, la mega bola 25 y el Megaplier 4x.Si quiere participar en los sorteos del Mega Millions, estos se llevan a cabo los martes y viernes a las 11 p.m. ET. ¿Qué debes hacer si ganas la lotería? Lo que recomienda el multimillonario Mark Cuban, según CNBC Mega Millions: estos son los números que más veces salen ganadores QUÉ OPCIONES TIENE EL GANADOR Cuando alguien gana un premio mayor de lotería en juegos como Powerball o Mega Millions, tiene dos opciones: una anualidad que se distribuye durante 29 años o un pago en efectivo (significativamente menor).Los impuestos federales y estatales también reducirán el dinero que llevas a casa, con deducciones según el estado donde vives.En cuanto a los impuestos federales, el ganador verá una retenció...

Rose Lavelle returns to Women’s World Cup a smarter player than her 2019 breakout debut

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:41 GMT

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Rose Lavelle believes she’s developed into a smarter player in the four years since becoming a breakout star for the United States in the 2019 Women’s World Cup final against the Netherlands. The midfielder was 24 and one of the Americans’ younger players when she scored in the 69th minute of the title game in Lyon, France. Megan Rapinoe also scored in the 2-0 victory that earned the United States its second straight World Cup trophy, and fourth overall. The United States meets the Netherlands again on Thursday, this time in the group stage of the tournament. Both teams have a win in Group E headed into the match in New Zealand’s capital of Wellington. Lavelle, now a veteran on an American team that has 14 players making their World Cup debuts, reflected on the past four years on the eve of the rematch. “I feel like obviously I have a lot more experience, so I think just my mentality is a bit is a bit different. Four years ago I...

Las altas temperaturas oceánicas en Florida ocasionan un evento masivo de blanqueamiento de corales

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:41 GMT

(CNN) — Se está llevando a cabo una operación de rescate urgente para salvar a las especies de coral de Florida de la extinción a medida que un evento de blanqueamiento masivo y la muerte por temperaturas del agua sin precedentes se extienden a través de los arrecifes en los Cayos de Florida.Múltiples arrecifes alrededor de los Cayos de Florida ahora están completamente blanqueados o muertos en una sombría escalada que tuvo lugar en tan solo dos semanas, dijeron expertos en corales a CNN.Los expertos ahora dicen que esperan una “mortalidad completa” de los arrecifes blanqueados en solo una semana, y les preocupa que los arrecifes a mayores profundidades puedan enfrentar el mismo destino si el calor del océano sin precedentes continúa aumentando.El calor extremo y la falta de lluvia y viento empujaron las temperaturas del agua alrededor de Florida a algunos de los niveles más altos jamás observados. Una boya en la bahía de Florida alcanzó los 38 grados centígrados a...

On the heels of ‘Push’ in ‘Barbie,’ Matchbox Twenty rocks Jiffy Lube Live

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:41 GMT

Hear our full chat on my podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley.” toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews Matchbox Twenty at Jiffy Lube Live (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); “Barbie” moviegoers got reintroduced to the song “Push” when it was featured in the movie, as the Kens try to woo the dolls by serenading them.Now, Matchbox Twenty is ready to rock Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, V...

Nationals and Rockies play, winner secures 3-game series

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:41 GMT

Colorado Rockies (40-61, fifth in the NL West) vs. Washington Nationals (42-59, fifth in the NL East)Washington; Wednesday, 12:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Peter Lambert (2-1, 5.49 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 39 strikeouts); Nationals: Jake Irvin (3-5, 5.00 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 53 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Nationals -136, Rockies +115; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: Both the Washington Nationals and the Colorado Rockies are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday.Washington has gone 19-33 at home and 42-59 overall. The Nationals have the fifth-best team batting average in MLB play at .262.Colorado has a 17-35 record on the road and a 40-61 record overall. The Rockies are 15-9 in games when they hit two or more home runs.The teams match up Wednesday for the seventh time this season. The season series is tied 3-3.TOP PERFORMERS: Lane Thomas has 16 home runs, 24 walks and 54 RBI while hitting .293 for the Nationals. Keibert Ruiz is 15-for-36 with four doubles...