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Kremlin: Western long-range missiles to Ukraine will fuel 'spiralling tension'

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

The Kremlin said on Sunday (4 June) that any supply of long-range missiles to Kyiv by France and Germany would lead to a further round of "spiralling tension" in the Ukraine conflict.Britain last month became the first country to supply Ukraine with long-range cruise missiles.Ukraine has asked Germany for Taurus cruise missiles, which have a range of 500 km (311 miles), while President Emmanuel Macron has said France will give Ukraine missiles with a range allowing it to carry out its long-anticipated counteroffensive."We are already starting to see discussions about deliveries from France and Germany of missiles with a range of 500 km or more," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told a reporter from the Rossiya-1 TV channel."This is a completely different weapon which will lead to, let's say, another round of spiralling tension," he said.Russia has repeatedly criticized Western countries for supplying Ukraine with weapons and has warned that NATO members have effectively become direct...

Miss Manners: He’s my husband, not my brother, and why are you even asking?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband (I am male) and I have been a couple for 38 years.When we’re out in public (shopping, etc.), we don’t engage in even mild displays of affection (something we dislike seeing others engage in publicly, no matter the genders involved).Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: Am I really being perverse not to have my DNA tested? Advice | Miss Manners: I made the mistake of sharing my manuscript with this colleague Advice | Miss Manners: How can I make a guest commit to her RSVP? Advice | Miss Manners: How am I supposed to plan a shower with all these gay friends? Advice | Miss Manners: We are stung that the ‘cool’ neighbors didn’t clue us in Still, after this long together, I’m sure we have an evident rapport and way of interacting that may seem familial to others.On a regular basis (a couple of times per month), we’re asked by clerks, ran...

Dear Abby: Am I being childish about this workplace snub?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

DEAR ABBY: Throughout the year, the department in which I work recognizes each employee’s birthday with a cake — except me.I have worked here for two years, and while my supervisor writes my birthday on a calendar that hangs in the front office, each year my birthday has come and gone without even a verbal acknowledgement. I watch as all the other employees in my department have their special day recognized with a cake brought in by the department supervisor.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: Nobody else sees how scary my sister is, and I want to cry Advice | Dear Abby: They seem to be hinting my illness is imaginary Advice | Dear Abby: I was shocked to see this behavior at a funeral Advice | Dear Abby: He learned things in kindergarten that made him cry Advice | Dear Abby: My husband is upset that I find his new look mortifying I’m wondering why I was even asked when my birthday is an...

Prince Harry arrives at High Court in London to testify against tabloid publisher he accuses of phone hacking, intrusion

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry arrives at High Court in London to testify against tabloid publisher he accuses of phone hacking, intrusion.Source

Who are the Rumpels? Couple says their family was on private plane that crashed.

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

Watch Video: Sonic boom shakes D.C. after fighter jets scramble to intercept unresponsive small planeA private jet crashed in Virginia on Sunday after flying over restricted airspace in Washington, D.C. and prompting a response from the U.S. military. All three passengers and the pilot died. The plane was registered to a company owned by John and Barbara Rumpel, who were not on board.Here’s what we know about the family.In a statement to The New York Times, John Rumpel said his daughter, 2-year-old granddaughter, her nanny and the pilot were on the flight. In a since-deleted Facebook page that appeared to belong to his wife, she wrote: “My family is gone, my daughter and granddaughter.”The plane was registered to Encore Motors, according to Flight Aware. John Rumpel owns Encore Motors, which bought the plane in April 2023, and Barbara is president. John is also a pilot, according to the New York Times.The Rumpels also own an apartment building for senior living, w...

These chefs and restaurants are the 2023 James Beard Award winners

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

A Philadelphia restaurant with an eight-course tasting menu, a Haitian restaurant in the Pacific Northwest and a chef who focuses on a sustainable menu of oysters and wild vegetables in Washington, D.C., were three of the big winners at the 2023 James Beard Awards, widely considered the Oscars of the food world.The awards were broadcast Monday night from the Lyric Opera of Chicago on livestream via the website Eater. The awards have been presented in the Windy City since 2015 and are set to remain there through 2027.Co-hosts of the show were Eric Adjepong, Esther Choi, Andrew Zimmern and Gail Simmons, who apologized at the top of the show for being part of a combative and off-putting tone set by reality TV cooking shows that created “a generation of total monsters” who then went to restaurants with proclamations such as “that ramp butter needs more acid” and used the term “flavor profile.”But “tonight is not about the negative. It’s about celebrating chefs and the industry we love s...

Ucrania acusa a Rusia de “ecocidio” por la destrucción de una presa crítica cerca de Jersón que provocó evacuaciones

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

(CNN) — Una importante represa y planta de energía hidroeléctrica en el sur de Ucrania ocupada por Rusia fue destruida la madrugada de este martes, lo que provocó evacuaciones masivas y temores de devastación a gran escala cuando Ucrania acusó a las fuerzas de Moscú de cometer un acto de “ecocidio”.A los residentes río abajo de la represa de Nova Kakhova en el río Dnipro en Jersón se les dijo que “hagan todo lo posible para salvar su vida”, según el jefe de la administración militar de la región de Jersón de Ucrania, mientras un video mostraba un diluvio de agua brotando de un gran brecha en la presa.Dos videos publicados en las redes sociales y geolocalizados por CNN mostraban el muro de la represa destruido y torrentes de agua que fluían rápidamente hacia el río. Múltiples edificios en la entrada de la presa también sufrieron graves daños.La represa crítica de Nova Kakhova atraviesa el río Dnipro, una importante vía fluvial que atraviesa el sureste de...

Tony-winning musical smash ‘Hadestown’ takes DC to ‘hell and back’ at National Theatre

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews 'Hadestown' at National Theatre (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); }); }); It earned 14 Tony Award nominations and won eight, including Best Musical on Broadway.On Tuesday, the acclaimed musical “Hadestown” hits National Theatre in D.C. from June 6 to June 18.“You all have to check out what truly is a myth in the living flesh, Hadestown,” actress Hannah W...

Reds host the Dodgers to open 3-game series

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

Los Angeles Dodgers (35-25, second in the NL West) vs. Cincinnati Reds (27-33, third in the NL Central)Cincinnati; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Tony Gonsolin (3-1, 1.77 ERA, .90 WHIP, 25 strikeouts); Reds: Luke Weaver (1-2, 5.36 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 42 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Dodgers -191, Reds +162; over/under is 10 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds host the Los Angeles Dodgers to start a three-game series.Cincinnati is 27-33 overall and 15-17 in home games. The Reds have the seventh-ranked team batting average in the NL at .253.Los Angeles has a 35-25 record overall and a 15-15 record on the road. The Dodgers lead the NL with 101 total home runs, averaging 1.7 per game.The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting this season between the two clubs.TOP PERFORMERS: Spencer Steer leads Cincinnati with eight home runs while slugging .493. Jonathan India is 9-for-41 with three home runs and 11 RBI over the last 10 games.Freddie Freeman leads the Dodgers w...

Diamondbacks visit the Nationals to start 3-game series

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

Arizona Diamondbacks (35-25, first in the NL West) vs. Washington Nationals (25-34, fifth in the NL East)Washington; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Tommy Henry (3-1, 3.73 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 25 strikeouts); Nationals: Jake Irvin (1-3, 5.67 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, 22 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Diamondbacks -152, Nationals +130; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals host the Arizona Diamondbacks to start a three-game series.Washington has a 25-34 record overall and a 12-19 record in home games. Nationals hitters are batting a collective .265, the third-best team batting average in MLB play.Arizona has gone 15-11 in road games and 35-25 overall. Diamondbacks hitters have a collective .432 slugging percentage to rank fifth in MLB.The matchup Tuesday is the fourth time these teams match up this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Lane Thomas ranks second on the Nationals with 20 extra base hits (11 doubles, a triple and eight home runs). Keibert Ruiz ...