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Oxford names ‘rizz’ word of the year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:15 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Oxford University Press has named “rizz″ as its word of the year, highlighting the popularity of a term used by Generation Z to describe someone’s ability to attract or seduce another person.It topped “Swiftie” (an enthusiastic fan of Taylor Swift), “situationship” (an informal romantic or sexual relationship) and “prompt” (an instruction given to an artificial intelligence program) in the annual decision by experts at the publisher of the multivolume Oxford English Dictionary.An Oxford English Dictionary is shown at the headquarters of the Associated Press in New York, Aug. 29, 2010. Oxford University Press has named “rizz″ as its word of the year, highlighting the popularity of a term used by Generation Z to describe someone’s ability to attract or seduce another person. The four finalists were selected by a public vote and the winner was announced on Monday Dec. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones, File)The four finalists were selected by a public vote and the winner was...

EU and Greenland sign strategic partnership on sustainable raw materials value chains

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:15 GMT

On 30 November in Brussels, the EU signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Greenland for a strategic partnership to develop sustainable raw materials value chains.Executive Vice President for the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight of the European Commission Maroš Šefčovič signed the MoU with the Government of Greenland, Minister of Business, Trade, Mineral Resources, Justice and Gender Equality, Naaja H. Nathanielsen.Greenland's extensive natural riches are a major asset for reaping the benefits of global value chains, as it seeks to diversify its economy in a sustainable way. 25 of the 34 critical raw materials identified by the Commission as strategically important for Europe's industry and the green transition can be found in Greenland.Following the signature of the MoU, the EU and Greenland will jointly develop a roadmap with concrete actions to put the Strategic Partnership into practice.The partnership signed today offers ...

Word Game: Dec. 4, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:15 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — MESCAL (MESCAL: meh-SKAL: A Mexican liquor made from the agave plant.)Average mark 18 wordsTime limit 25 minutesCan you find 21 or more words in MESCAL? The list will be published tomorrow.SATURDAY’S WORD — TEMPLATE tale tame tamp tape teal team teat teem temp temple tempt elate male malt maple mate matte meal meat meet melt meta metal metate mete mettle pale palette palm pate peal peat peel pelt petal plat plate plea pleat lame lamp late latte leap leapt alee ampleTo 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...

Bridge: Dec. 4, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:15 GMT

“I heard that the meteorologist who invented the wind-chill factor died,” Cy the Cynic told me.“How old was he?”“He was 82,” Cy said, “but felt like he was only 74.”Cy was declarer at four hearts in a penny game, and his play got a chilly reception from his partner. When West led a diamond, Cy took the ace, unblocked his A-K of clubs and led the king of trumps: five, deuce, six.East won the next trump and led the queen of spades. Cy took dummy’s ace and discarded a spade on the queen of clubs, but West ruffed, and the defense cashed two spades. Down one.“You booted a cold game,” North said frostily.SECOND TRUMPAfter Cy takes his high clubs, he can play a low spade from both hands. Then if East leads the ace and a second trump, Cy can draw trumps, winning five trumps in his hand, a diamond, a spade and three clubs.If instead East returns a spade, Cy takes the ace, ruffs a diamond and ruffs a spade in dummy. Nor can Eas...

Sale closed in Danville: $3 million for a four-bedroom home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:15 GMT

222 Remington Loop – Google Street ViewA 2,823-square-foot house built in 1977 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 200 block of Remington Loop in Danville was sold on Nov. 3, 2023. The $2,995,000 purchase price works out to $1,061 per square foot. This single-story home provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and three bathrooms. On the exterior, the house is characterized by the use of wood shake roofing / shingles. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with forced air heating and central A/C. Additionally, the house is equipped with an attached two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently. The property’s backyard is further enhanced by a pool.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:A 2,431-square-foot home on the 300 block of Remington Loop in Danville sold in May 2023, for $2,495,000, a price per square foot of $1,026. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Remington Loop, Danville, in March...

Ask Amy: Now we’re feeling weird about our daughter’s favorite toy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:15 GMT

Dear Amy: My husband and I have a daughter. She is 3. We are thoughtful and responsible parents (at least we think so …).Related ArticlesAdvice | Ask Amy: I’ll never forgive my sister-in-law for her question to my little girl Advice | Ask Amy: How can I avoid the vortex of the other grandmother? Advice | Ask Amy: He has resurrected this wedding drama and is using it against me Advice | Ask Amy: Should I tell my neighbor about her child’s bullying behavior? Advice | Ask Amy: My wife has big-league dreams for our son, but I think he should give up the sport We have a question about gift-giving.Our daughter goes to a nursery school program a couple of mornings a week, and it’s going very well.While at school, she loves to play with a miniature kitchen set. It’s got a little sink and a pretend stove with pots and pans.We are thinking about getting a version of this for our daughter for Christmas....

Harriette Cole: My boyfriend’s Instagram posts make me worried that he did something wrong

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:15 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: My boyfriend and I have been on and off for about four years. He is the first person I have ever dated, and I am completely in love with him. However, sometimes I feel like we are a lot less compatible than we try to make it seem.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: We split up a year ago, and I can’t stop thinking about him Advice | Harriette Cole: I want to shut down my friend’s snooping without a lot of drama Advice | Harriette Cole: My birthday wish list could get me in trouble with my family Advice | Harriette Cole: My two roommates are moving out, and I don’t believe their excuse Advice | Harriette Cole: My old friend is back in my life, and she has brought a lot of drama During our last break, my boyfriend dated someone else. When we got back together, he told me everything about her, and I even had a chance to talk to her and clear everything up.Right after w...

Erupción de volcán deja 11 alpinistas muertos y 12 desaparecidos en Indonesia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:15 GMT

YAKARTA – Once alpinistas han fallecido, tres han sido hallados a salvo y doce se encuentran desaparecidos después de la erupción el domingo del volcán indonesio Marapi, en el oeste de la isla de Sumatra, según informó este lunes el jefe del operativo de rescate. En total, aseguró Abdul Malik en una comparecencia, 75 alpinistas han sobrevivido y 49 han sido ya evacuados después de que el domingo el volcán experimentara una fuerte erupción, que lanzó una columna de ceniza y humo a 3,000 metros por encima de su cráter. “Algunos han regresado a sus casas y otros han ingresado en dos hospitales de la zona”, señaló Malik. De cerca: las impresionantes explosiones de lava del volcán Etna De cerca: las espectaculares erupciones de lava del volcán Kilauea El jefe del operativo indicó que los equipos de rescate aún se encuentran en proceso de evacuar los cuerpos de los fallecidos del volcán. La erupción, que duró 4 minutos...

Heavy rains lash India’s southern and eastern coasts as a powerful storm closes in

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:15 GMT

NEW DELHI (AP) — Heavy rains and strong winds pelted India’s southern and eastern coastlines on Monday and states were put on high alert after a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a powerful storm, authorities said. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh states in the south and Odisha in the east braced for flooding as authorities issued warnings for Tropical Cyclone Michuang. It’s likely to hit the southern coast on Tuesday with maximum sustained winds of 90-100 kph (56-62 mph) and gusts up to 110 kph (68 mph), the Indian Meteorological Department said. The storm could make landfall on Tuesday afternoon close to Bapatla in Andhra Pradesh state, said the head of the department, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra. The Andhra Pradesh state government shut schools on Monday while authorities in Tamil Nadu declared a public holiday in four districts that are likely to bear the brunt of the downpours. In the eastern state of Odisha, a number of districts experienced heavy rain,...

Happy holidays! Time to unwrap your December entertainment guide

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:15 GMT

Mariah Carey performs during her holiday special "Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special" on Apple TV+. (Apple TV+ via AP) Mariah Carey performs during her holiday special "Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special" on Apple TV+. (Apple TV+ via AP) Ho, ho, ho! It’s hard to believe that it’s already the holidays!Between the Christmas season and New Year’s Eve parties, there are plenty of fun festivities happening around town.It’s time to unwrap the advent calendar that is our December Entertainment Guide:December Entertainment GuideDec. 4-23: “Public Obscenities” at Woolly Mammoth TheatreDec. 4-24: “Moses” at Theater JDec. 4-30: “Swept Away” at Arena Stag...