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Ask Amy: I wish I could undo the surprise that tore our family apart

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:38 GMT

Dear Amy: You frequently encourage people to pursue their DNA heritage.My two siblings found out that their biological father is entirely unknown. Knowing this has definitively destroyed the relationship between the siblings.I honestly feel as though there is a point at which knowing or understanding true parenthood is harmful to relationships.This ultimately undermines the idea of familial bonds.I would like to offer my entire disapproval and negation of your opinions in this matter. I ultimately respect your viewpoints, but if the greater overall good is to benefit from ignorance, as it relates to family relationships, I do feel as though ignorance is bliss.I wish I could turn back the clock.Wanting IgnoranceRelated ArticlesAdvice | Ask Amy: She’s not my mom, and her ‘compliments’ rub me the wrong way Advice | Ask Amy: My dad is demanding I tell lies about our family Advice | Ask Amy: My fiancee’s family says IR...

Harriette Cole: I always take pictures, but these might get me uninvited

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:38 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: I went to a lovely party hosted by a prominent, successful couple. In the past, they have not wanted photos to be shared from their events, but this time they didn’t say anything. They even had a professional photographer there, and they allowed everyone to take pictures with their cameras and smartphones.Now that the event is over, I want to post pictures like I always do after I have enjoyed myself. But I’m not sure if it would be appropriate to do so. I don’t want to offend my friend or get uninvited because I broke an unwritten rule. What should I do?What Is Private?DEAR WHAT IS PRIVATE?: Go to the source. Reach out to your friends and ask if it is OK for you to post pictures from the party.Don’t second-guess yourself. Be sure before you post anything from this private event. If they do not respond, do not post. This can be hard to honor during the age of instant posting on social media, but it is safer to keep these images private until y...

Is LeBron James still the biggest threat to the Warriors’ season? Not after Game 1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:38 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – Turns out, trying to contain LeBron James might not be the biggest challenge the Golden State Warriors face in their second-round playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers.Anthony Davis had a playoff game for the ages Tuesday, etching his name alongside some of the storied franchise’s all-time greats, as he had 30 points, 23 rebounds and five assists to lead the Lakers to a 117-112 win over the Warriors in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal at Chase Center.“For us, it’s a treat for us to be able to have such a dynamic player that can not only go out and get you 30 and 20,” James said, “but also command the paint defensively.”Davis did just in the final two minutes in the game’s most crucial sequence.After the Warriors went on a 14-0 run over a four-plus minute span to tie the game at 112 with 1:38 to go, guard D’Angelo Russell responded with a driving layup to give the Lakers back the lead. Then on the Warriors’ ensuing possession, Davis blocked a short Cu...

‘This is the best fire department:’ New Prince William County chief sworn in

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:38 GMT

Deputy County Executive Daniel Alexander, right, administers the oath of office to Prince William County Fire and Rescue System Chief Thomas LaBelle Monday at the McCoart Government Center. (Courtesy InsideNoVa.com)This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today.Prince William County Fire and Rescue System Chief Thomas Labelle came on duty Monday after a swearing-in ceremony at the McCoart Government Center.LaBelle, who will lead the system that includes eight volunteer fire and rescue departments, will be responsible for the county’s Fire, Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Management Services. He will be paid an annual salary of $215,000.Former Fire and Rescue Chief Timothy Keen retired at the start of September after three years as chief and more than 40 years with the county.Prince William County Chair At-Large Ann Wheeler welcomed LaBelle to the county during Monday’...

Leeds hires Sam Allardyce as manager after firing Gracia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:38 GMT

LEEDS, England (AP) — Sam Allardyce made an unlikely return to the Premier League on Wednesday when the 68-year-old former England coach was hired by Leeds until the end of the season after the relegation-threatened club fired manager Javi Gracia.Allardyce’s last coaching role was at West Bromwich Albion for the second half of the 2020-21 season, when he failed in his short-term mission to keep the team in the Premier League.That hasn’t stopped Leeds from turning to Allardyce, previously regarded as a survival specialist, as the replacement for Gracia, who leaves after two months in the job and after winning only three of his 12 games in charge.Leeds lost five of its seven games in April and conceded 23 goals in that period — the most allowed in a single month in Premier League history. Gracia’s last game proved to be the 4-1 loss at Bournemouth on Sunday.The team is in fourth-to-last place in the standings, only out of the relegation zone on goal difference with four games remainin...

Springboks’ Kolisi has surgery, in race to make World Cup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:38 GMT

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s team doctor said Wednesday it was too early to predict whether captain Siya Kolisi will be available for the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup title defense after undergoing knee surgery.Kolisi had the operation on Friday after sustaining a partial tear to the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee playing for the Durban-based Sharks against Ireland’s Munster on April 22.Springboks doctor Jerome Mampane is monitoring Kolisi’s recovery and isn’t ready to give a timeframe for the flanker’s return.“Mampane said it was too early to make any reliable forecasts on when Kolisi may be able to return to play,” SA Rugby said in a statement.Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber wished Kolisi well in his recovery, adding: “We know that he will do everything possible to return to play soon as possible.”The World Cup in France kicks off on Sept. 8, giving Kolisi a four-month window to recover from the surgery. He’...

Serbian police say 8 children, guard killed in shooting at Belgrade school

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:38 GMT

BELGRADE (AP) — Serbian police say 8 children, guard killed in shooting at Belgrade school.Source

Leeds hires Sam Allardyce as interim manager after firing Javi Gracia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:38 GMT

LEEDS, England (AP) — Leeds hires Sam Allardyce as interim manager after firing Javi Gracia.Source

Fatal crash involving school bus, scooter rider in Northwest Miami-Dade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:38 GMT

A fatal crash occurred in Northwest Miami-Dade involving a school bus and a motor scooter. Officials said the bus stopped with its equipment activated to let off children at the intersection of Northwest 79th Street and 13th Court when a man on a scooter crashed into the rear of the bus. Miami-Dade Police officers were dispatched to the scene just before 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported the scooter rider to Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition, but he later died from his injuries.Thankfully, there were no reported injuries to any of the children on the bus, but the driver was treated for minor pains. Video footage from the scene showed a significant police presence and road closures as investigators gathered the evidence of the crash.

Record Heat Possible this Wednesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:38 GMT

The nice and dry weather pattern rolls on this Wednesday courtesy of a west-east wind flow over the Florida Peninsula, aiding in the hot and quiet stretch. Expect hazy skies this Wednesday, especially this morning, courtesy of some upper level clouds streaming in from our south and west. This will not take off any degrees from the heat, however, with highs across Miami-Dade and Broward into the upper 80s to low 90s. At least humidity won’t be too hot so temperatures will feel about the same as the actual readings.In Miami, the forecast high of 91F would tie the record of 91F set back more than 100 years ago!The sunshine and hot temperatures will persist Thursday and Friday with sunny skies and highs a touch lower but still above normal into the upper 80s.Then beginning this weekend, winds will veer from the east-southeast late week to the southeast this weekend, allowing for more moisture to flow into South Florida. This will therefore increase our rain chances with isolated t...