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Don't shut door on foreigners or migrants, Pope Francis says in Hungary

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:42 GMT

Pope Francis on Sunday (30 April) presided over a big outdoor Mass where he urged Hungarians not to close the door on migrants and those who are "foreign or unlike us", in contrast to the anti-immigrant policies of nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban.More than 50,000 people gathered in and around the square behind Budapest's iconic neo-gothic parliament building, a symbol of the capital on the Danube, to see the pope on the last day of his visit to the country.He continued a theme he began on the first day of his visit on Friday, when he warned against the dangers of rising nationalism in Europe, but put it in gospel context, saying that closed doors were painful and contrary to the teachings of Jesus.Orban, a populist who was attending the Mass, sees himself as a protector of Christian values. He has said he would not allow Hungary to be transformed into an "immigrant country", as he claims others in Europe have become, unrecognizable to its native peoples.In his homily, 86-yea...

Miss Manners: I thought she had been hacked but she really sent me this message. Now what do I do?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:42 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Donation request platforms are becoming ever more popular. Sadly, many families rely on these online fundraising campaigns for medical bills and other very valid needs. However, I find myself becoming a little cynical and exasperated with repeated posts and requests.For example, a family I know is raising money for a trip to another city for their daughter’s medical procedure but also shares posts about their family vacations to Disney.Usually, I just choose whether to give or not, and don’t think twice. But I recently received a personal message from a friend whose fund I donated modestly to in the past. She messaged me that she has more than $600 in medical expenses coming up, that she had created a fundraiser and that any amount would help.I was taken aback by the manner of the request, and since my friend hadn’t posted anything about it, I thought her account had been hacked. I reached out to her and asked if her account was compromised. She ...

Best Crypto Casinos for High Rollers (2023): Top 10 High-Stakes Bitcoin Casinos for Big Bets & Payouts

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:42 GMT

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Dear Abby: Can I tell my son-in-law’s mother how he needs to change?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:42 GMT

DEAR ABBY: My daughter’s marriage is falling apart. Her husband has not worked during their six-year marriage.He drinks and uses tobacco to mask what I believe are depression, anxiety and other emotional issues. They have two young children, and my daughter cannot get through to him.I’d like to contact his mother and express to her that until he gets some kind of professional help to deal with his problems, nothing will change.I want him and their marriage to be a success. My daughter and grandchildren deserve it.I don’t want to cause problems with his family, but until they face the facts, this marriage is doomed. Would I be overstepping by contacting his family?PROACTIVE MOTHER IN THE WESTRelated ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: She defied me and hung out with this sleaze, and now she says I’m in the wrong Advice | Dear Abby: The reason her fiance hid his phone was something she never guessed Advice | Dear Abby: I have ...

Truex wins NASCAR race at Dover for 3rd time on a Monday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:42 GMT

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. grew up in New Jersey wanting to follow his dad into racing. Martin Truex, though, mostly raced on free weekends when he wasn’t running Sea Watch International, which harvests and processes clam products.The Joe Gibbs Racing driver worked as a teenager on his dad’s clamming boat, often rising before dawn ahead of a day spent on choppy waters, knowing even then that life at sea wasn’t for him.“I’m glad I figured out how to go fast so I could get the hell off that boat,” Truex said.Truex got off the boat, into stock cars and — after a bumpy start to his career — became one of the more dominant drivers of his era. He had achieved just about all he could — except celebrate with his brother as winners on a NASCAR weekend.With dad at the track, Truex mastered the Monster Mile on a Monday for the third time in his career, the former NASCAR champion snapping a 54-race winless streak overall in the Cup Series at Dover Motor Speedway.Thank...

DC’s Avalon Theatre celebrates 100 years with gala and monthly decade salutes

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:42 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews the Avalon Centennial Gala (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); }); }); The District’s Avalon Theatre is celebrating its 100th anniversary this weekend in Chevy Chase.The nonprofit movie theater will host a special Centennial Gala on Saturday.“The gala event raises funds that literally keep this theater operating year over year,” Programming Director Andrew Mench...

Departamento de Estado prohíbe a gobierno de Maduro hacer transacciones con Citgo a nivel internacional

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:42 GMT

(CNN Español) — La oficina de Control de Activos Extranjeros del Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos informó este lunes a través de un comunicado que no autoriza al gobierno de Nicolás Maduro a hacer transacciones o negociaciones con la empresa Citgo Petroleum Corporation a nivel internacional.En el comunicado de la Oficina de Control de Activos Extranjeros cita que no está autorizada cualquier transacción que involucre a la Asamblea Nacional Constituyente de Venezuela convocada por Nicolás Maduro o la Asamblea Nacional sentada el 5 de enero de 2021, incluyendo sus respectivos miembros y personal; o cualquier transacción, incluidas las transacciones que involucren a cualquier persona sancionada de conformidad por el gobierno estadounidense.Un exejecutivo de Citgo demanda por US$ 100 millones a la compañía por su detención en VenezuelaEl gobierno del cuestionado presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, respondió a través de un comunicado de la Cancillería en el que calific...

Dodgers host the Phillies on home winning streak

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:42 GMT

Philadelphia Phillies (15-14, fourth in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (16-13, first in the NL West)Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Matt Strahm (2-2, 2.31 ERA, .81 WHIP, 32 strikeouts); Dodgers: Julio Urias (3-3, 4.41 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 35 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Dodgers -165, Phillies +140; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Philadelphia Phillies.Los Angeles has a 16-13 record overall and a 10-6 record at home. The Dodgers have gone 11-4 in games when they hit at least two home runs.Philadelphia has gone 7-10 on the road and 15-14 overall. The Phillies have the second-ranked team batting average in the NL at .272.The teams meet Tuesday for the second time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Max Muncy is fourth on the Dodgers with 12 extra base hits (a double and 11 home runs). J.D. Martinez is 8-for-34 with two doubles, three home runs and six RBI over the last 10 games....

Padres host the Reds, try to continue home win streak

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:42 GMT

Cincinnati Reds (12-17, fourth in the NL Central) vs. San Diego Padres (16-14, third in the NL West)San Diego; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Graham Ashcraft (2-0, 2.10 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 24 strikeouts); Padres: Michael Wacha (2-1, 6.75 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, 23 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Padres -194, Reds +163; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres host the Cincinnati Reds aiming to extend a four-game home winning streak.San Diego has an 8-8 record at home and a 16-14 record overall. The Padres have gone 12-2 in games when they scored five or more runs.Cincinnati is 12-17 overall and 3-11 in road games. The Reds are 10-2 in games when they scored at least five runs.The teams square off Tuesday for the second time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Xander Bogaerts leads the Padres with a .304 batting average, and has four doubles, six home runs, 15 walks and 13 RBI. Fernando Tatis Jr. is 14-for-46 with two home runs and six RBI over the last 10 games...

Brewers take road win streak into game against the Rockies

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:42 GMT

Milwaukee Brewers (18-10, second in the NL Central) vs. Colorado Rockies (9-20, fifth in the NL West)Denver; Tuesday, 8:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Freddy Peralta (3-2, 3.14 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 31 strikeouts); Rockies: Ryan Feltner (2-2, 4.68 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 27 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Brewers -166, Rockies +141; over/under is 11 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers will try to keep a four-game road win streak alive when they visit the Colorado Rockies.Colorado has gone 4-9 in home games and 9-20 overall. The Rockies have a 2-1 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.Milwaukee has gone 9-4 on the road and 18-10 overall. Brewers hitters have a collective .321 on-base percentage, the eighth-ranked percentage in the NL.Tuesday’s game is the first meeting between these teams this season.TOP PERFORMERS: C.J. Cron is second on the Rockies with 11 extra base hits (five doubles and six home runs). Ryan McMahon is 10-for-40 with three doubles, ...