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Ask Amy: I slept with my friend’s wife years ago. Should I apologize?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

Dear Amy: Years ago, I had an affair with the wife of a good friend (and co-worker).The affair ended my marriage, but somehow they managed to hold theirs together. They are still together today.Even though we all live in the same city our paths very seldom cross, but when they have, we all act like we don’t even know each other. We have not exchanged one word since the affair ended.I truly would like to apologize for the role that I played in this mess but am unsure about whether that would be a helpful thing at this point.I don’t know what bringing this subject back up after all this time might do to their relationship. This thought has left me unable to move forward with an apology.Do you think that writing a letter of apology to both of them would be appropriate?— Guilty GuyDear Guilty: I don’t think writing a letter of apology is necessarily appropriate, but this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it.You should very carefully interrogate your reasons for wanting to do this, and...

France hosts pro-nuclear meet to push for EU recognition of climate goals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

France hosted a meeting of ministers from 16 pro-nuclear European states on Tuesday (16 May) aimed at co-ordinating expansion of atomic power and urging the EU to recognise its role in meeting climate goals for 2050, the country's energy ministry said.The meeting in Paris included EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson and representatives from 14 EU countries including France, Belgium and the Netherlands, plus Italy as an observer and the United Kingdom as a non-EU invitee.A French ministry official said UK participation was valuable because the country is building two reactors and could share information on economies of scale.Each country will provide an update on its nuclear projects. "We will be able to .... see what types of synergies and coordination can be put in place on issues like financing, job training and recruitment to relaunch the nuclear sector in Europe," the official said.Yves Desbazeille, director of EU lobby group Nucleareurope, will also give a presentation, includi...

The 10 most expensive reported home sales in Oakland the week of May 8

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

A house in Oakland that sold for $3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Oakland in the past week.In total, 10 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2 million. The average price per square foot ended up at $771.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of May 8 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $1.5 million, single-family residence in the 3600 block of Virden AvenueThe sale of the single family residence in the 3600 block of Virden Avenue in Oakland has been finalized. The price was $1,485,000, and the new owners took over the house in April. The house was built in 2006 and has a living area of 2,988 square feet. The price per square foot was $497. The house features three bedrooms and three bathrooms.Virden Avenue9. $1.7 million, single-family house in the 6000 block of Harwood AvenueThe property in the...

Word Game: May 18, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — CHERISHES (CHERISHES: CHER-ish-iz: Holds dear or shows affection for.)Average mark 22 wordsTime limit 35 minutesCan you find 28 or more words in CHERISHES? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — ULULATION ulna unit unlit until unto lain lilt lint lion llano loan loin lout luau alit allot alto anti atoll aunt auto tail tall talon till toil toll tonal tuna into iota nail nullTo 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 explicit words are not allowed.Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at kzs...

Horoscopes May 18, 2023: George Strait, shoot for the stars

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jona Xiao, 34; Tina Fey, 53; George Strait, 71; Reggie Jackson, 77.Tina Fey (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Happy Birthday: Your steady pace and determination will help you reach your destination. Disregarding what’s said and relying on your common sense and appreciation for doing things right the first time will give you the edge you require this year to satisfy your needs. Shoot for the stars, and you’ll outshine anyone who tries to get in your way. Romance is favored. Your numbers are 4, 10, 22, 33, 37, 42, 45.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Slow down, note every detail, adjust what doesn’t fit your lifestyle and go about your business. The less interference you allow from others, the quicker you’ll advance. Fend for yourself, and you’ll outdo anyone who gets in the way. Do what comes naturally. 3 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Locate your target and head for the exit. Choose your path and carry yourself every st...

Bridge: May 18, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

A couple at my club has been wed for 59 years. Asked to explain their marriage’s success, the husband said that when they started, they decided he would make the major decisions, she would make the minor ones.“And we’ve never had a major decision.”Declarers at a suit contract face a major decision: when to draw trumps, if at all. At today’s six spades, East took the ace of diamonds and returned a diamond. South won, drew trumps with the ace, king and ten, and threw his club loser on the king of diamonds. He next led a heart to his king and back to dummy’s jack. East’s queen won.BEST PLAYSouth might have saved himself some grief (though not as the cards lay) by running his trumps before trying the hearts. But his best play is to cash only the A-K of trumps, then take the K-A of hearts.When East-West follow, South throws his last heart on the king of diamonds and ruffs a heart high. He can draw the missing trump with the ten and pitch his club...

Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge wins Spain’s 2023 Asturias award for sports

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Kenyan marathon specialist Eliud Kipchoge has won the Princess of Asturias Award for sports for 2023, the Spanish foundation that organizes the prizes said Thursday.Kipchoge, 38, who took Olympic gold medals in the marathon in 2016 and 2020 and was world 5,000 meters champion in 2003 “is considered a legend in world athletics and the best marathon runner of all time,” the foundation panel of judges said in the press release.The foundation highlighted that he is known as “the philosopher” for his strategy and concentration in running. Kipchoge has won 10 of the world’s major Marathons, including London and Berlin four times each. He is the current Olympic marathon champion and holds the world record for the discipline, with a time of 2:01:09 set in Berlin last year. That timing lowered by 30 seconds the record he himself had set in 2018.Kipchoge is the only athlete in history who has run a marathon in less than two hours, although the timing of 1:59:40 set in Vien...

Banco Macro: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Banco Macro SA (BMA) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $66.4 million.The bank, based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, said it had earnings of $1.04 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 78 cents per share.The financial holding company posted revenue of $1.8 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $913.7 million, also exceeding Street forecasts.Banco Macro shares have increased 8.5% since the beginning of the year. The stock has climbed roughly 10% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BMA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BMASource

Eagle Materials: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — DALLAS (AP) — Eagle Materials Inc. (EXP) on Thursday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $100.4 million.The Dallas-based company said it had net income of $2.79 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.35 per share.The maker of gypsum wallboard and cement posted revenue of $470.1 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $464.6 million.For the year, the company reported profit of $461.5 million, or $12.46 per share. Revenue was reported as $2.15 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EXP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EXPSource

Man City delivers masterpiece against Real Madrid that was 7 years in the making

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:14 GMT

Vinícius Júnior stood with his arms outstretched, seemingly pleading for instructions from his coach.Carlo Ancelotti — his hands on his hips — didn’t know what to say.Only 23 minutes had been played and Real Madrid was getting overwhelmed and humiliated by Manchester City in the semifinals of the Champions League — a competition the Spanish club has almost made its own.And already Vinícius, one of the world’s best players, and Ancelotti, the European Cup’s most decorated coach, were helpless.That’s how good City was on a night when Pep Guardiola and his players produced a masterpiece nearly seven years in the making.“We feel unstoppable,” City winger Jack Grealish said after his team’s 4-0 win, which secured a place in the Champions League final against Inter Milan in Istanbul on June 10.Madrid would vouch for that.City has been taking soccer to new heights over the last few months and its performance against Madrid was the pinnacle. In the first half especially, it was close ...