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Poland in talks to buy Swedish early warning aircraft, minister says

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:17:29 GMT

Poland is in advanced talks to buy Swedish early warning planes and hopes negotiations will be finalized shortly, Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak (pictured) said on Monday (22 May).Poland has ramped up military spending since Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine in February last year, with the government pledging to double the size of the army and spend 4% of GDP on defence in 2023."We are conducting detailed negotiations. I hope they will succeed in a short time. This way we strengthen the resilience of Poland, but also of NATO's eastern flank," Blaszczak wrote on Twitter after a meeting of defence ministers from northern Europe.He did not provide further details on the number or type of aircraft discussed.

Horoscopes May 24, 2023: Bob Dylan, cover as much ground as possible

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:17:29 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mark Ballas, 37; John C. Reilly, 58; Priscilla Presley, 78; Bob Dylan, 82.Happy Birthday: Clear up lingering projects that are holding you back. Finalize courses and conversations that are standing between you and what you are trying to achieve this year. Share your unique input; it will help someone you love see things your way. Cover as much ground as possible, and you’ll make a difference and open doors to a bright future. Actions follow thoughts. Your numbers are 9, 17, 26, 33, 40, 44, 46.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Refuse to let emotions take you down an emotionally disruptive path. Channel your energy into physical work or challenges that increase your awareness regarding what’s possible and how best to get what you want. Use your money to support your goals. 2 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Choose quality over quantity. It’s up to you to implement change. Aim to incorporate more stability and security into your everyday routine. ...

Word Game: May 24, 2023

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:17:29 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — ZEALOTS (ZEALOTS: ZEL-uts: Fanatical adherents to a party, faction, cause or person.)Average mark 28 wordsTime limit 40 minutesCan you find 34 or more words in ZEALOTS? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — ASPERSE aper apse saree sear seep seer serape sere spar spare sparse spear spree pare parse pass passe passer pear peer perse press ease erase rasp reapTo 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 [email protected].

Ask Amy: It’s not fair that my rent doesn’t buy me any extras

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:17:29 GMT

Dear Amy: I’m in my early 20s and living at home. I’m paying my parents rent, but the money I pay doesn’t include anything else – just the room.This doesn’t seem fair to me, and I’d really appreciate hearing what you think of this.– Renter at HomeDear Renter: You’ve just described … rent. When you rent, you pay the owner of the dwelling for the roof over your head. That’s all.When you’re a child, your parents provide all of the extras. When you’re an adult, having someone else do the cooking, cleaning and laundry is what happens at a hotel.Once you accept this reality, you should do some research to see if you are able to afford rent and living expenses elsewhere. You may find that – even without the extras – you are benefiting from the lower cost of living at home.Many young people use this transition period at home as a way to aggressively save money toward the higher cost of living elsewhere.Dear Amy: About two years ago, I messaged “Bradley” on social media. (We̵...

Harriette Cole: I just learned how she betrayed me. What do I even say?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:17:29 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: I learned that a friend of mine started a business that is eerily similar to my own.We haven’t spoken in over a year, but I thought that was mainly due to COVID-19 and just being busy with life. Now I see that she is launching a business that is a direct competitor to mine, and I am upset.I don’t know that there’s anything legal that I can do about it, but I feel betrayed.She and I spent hours at a time for years talking about my business, as I thought she was my friend. Now I see many of my ideas in action through her promotional materials.I want to address this with her, but I am not even sure what to say. What do you recommend?— Violation of TrustRelated ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: I’m stunned that my husband didn’t protect me from her Advice | Harriette Cole: It’s embarrassing when people have to pass my co-worker’s desk Advice | Harriette Cole: I’m a 50-year-old...

Bank of Nova Scotia: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:17:29 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — TORONTO (AP) — Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $1.57 billion.The bank, based in Toronto, said it had earnings of $1.24 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.25 per share.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.32 per share.The bank posted revenue of $12.78 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $5.85 billion, which also missed Street forecasts.Bank of Nova Scotia shares have climbed slightly since the beginning of the year. The stock has declined 23% 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 BNS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BNSSource

Express: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:17:29 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Express Inc. (EXPR) on Wednesday reported a loss of $73.4 million in its fiscal first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Columbus, Ohio-based company said it had a loss of 99 cents.The clothing and accessories chain posted revenue of $383.3 million in the period.For the current quarter ending in July, Express said it expects revenue in the range of $400 million to $450 million.The company expects a full-year loss of $1.70 to $1.50 per share, with revenue ranging from $1.9 billion to $2 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EXPR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EXPRSource

‘Everybody loves a campaign’: Raskin weighs Senate run

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:17:29 GMT

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., left, testifies during a House Judiciary subcommittee on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)Among the potential and announced candidates running for Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin’s open seat in 2024, U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin stands apart.In the last few years, Raskin has become one of the most visible members in the House of Representatives — taking key rolls in the second impeachment of former President Donald Trump, the January 6th Committee, and now, the House Oversight Committee.This is not to say this race is in the bag for Raskin to win. In the weeks since Cardin announced he wouldn’t seek reelection, a handful of serious candidates have thrown their hats into the ring including Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando and Maryland Rep. David Trone, among others.Raskin’s political career started in the Maryland State Senate in 2006 after teaching const...

South Korea cancels satellite launch plan citing technical problem

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:17:29 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea canceled its planned launch Wednesday of its first commercial-grade satellite due to a technical issue, days after rival North Korea reaffirmed its push to place its first military spy satellite into orbit.The cancellation was announced about two hours before South Korea’s homegrown Nuri space launch vehicle carrying eight satellites — including the main, commercial-grade one — was scheduled to lift off from a southern launch facility.Oh Tae-seok, the first vice-minister of science, told a televised news conference a communication anomaly between the launch control computer and the launch pad control computer was found during the launch preparation process. He said South Korea will consider rescheduling the launch as soon as Thursday, if authorities fix the technical problem early.South Korea’s satellite launch plan has been closely watched by outsiders. Last week, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reviewed a finished spy satellite and...

Tifón Mawar asecha a los residentes de la costa de Guam, que amenaza con marejadas ciclónicas mortales y vientos dañinos

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:17:29 GMT

(CNN) — Las bandas exteriores del tifón Mawar azotaban a Guam este miércoles antes de tocar tierra a última hora de la tarde o al anochecer y podría devastar el territorio estadounidense con vientos letales, marejadas ciclónicas traicioneras y fuertes lluvias.La oficina del Servicio Nacional del Clima en Guam emitió una advertencia de vientos extremos para la parte norte de Guam, incluidas las ciudades de Dededo, Yigo y Tamuning hasta las 6:45 p.m., hora local (4:45 a. m. hora del este) por vientos huracanados extremadamente peligrosos. “Trata estos vientos extremos inminentes como si se acercara un tornado y muévete inmediatamente a una habitación interior o refugio AHORA MISMO”, advirtió la oficina del NWS en Guam.Según el aviso intermedio del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NWS) en Guam, la tormenta se encuentra ahora a unos 50 km al norte-noreste de Guam, moviéndose al oeste-noroeste a 11 km/h. El ojo continúa tambaleándose frente a la costa noreste de Guam. A...