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Daily horoscope for June 27, 2023

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:20:09 GMT

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Libra.Happy Birthday for Tuesday, June 27, 2023:You are strong-willed with a vibrant energy. You’re eager for new experiences and willing to take a chance. You are competitive and persuasive. Simplicity is the key to life this year. It’s time to create solid foundations, plus take charge of your health. Work hard and stay grounded.ARIES(March 21-April 19)★★★Be ready to cooperate with others today because the Moon is still opposite your sign. Quite likely, you will meet someone who is vigorous and interested in sports, socializing or something to do with your kids. Stay light on your feet so you can be flexible. Tonight: Cooperate.TAURUS(April 20-May 20)★★★★You can get a lot done at work today or in anything that you choose to do because you are motivated to follow through and go after what you want. Competition will only spur you on. You also might be interested in exploring a ...

Pope offers prayers to family of 'Vatican girl' who went missing 40 years ago

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:20:09 GMT

Pope Francis (pictured) on Sunday (25 June) offered prayers and solidarity to the family of a Vatican schoolgirl who went missing 40 years ago in one of Italy's most enduring mysteries.Emanuela Orlandi, the 15-year-old daughter of a Vatican usher, failed to return home on June 22, 1983, after a music lesson in central Rome.The case has drawn renewed worldwide attention following the release of the Netflix series "Vatican Girl" late last year.Referring to the 40th anniversary of the disappearance, Francis said he wanted "to express once again my closeness to her family, especially her mother, assuring my prayers".Delivering his Angelus message, Francis addressed crowds in St Peter's Square including Orlandi's brother Pietro, who has long campaigned for the Vatican to shed light on the mystery.Pietro Orlandi was standing with a group of supporters holding up photographs and banners that called for "truth" and "justice".He welcomed the pope's remarks, calling them "a positive signal" a...

Miss Manners: Why do they ask such questions about my groceries?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:20:09 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Have you ever been to the grocery store, seen someone pushing a cart full of groceries and wondered if they’re shopping for a party? Or if perhaps they have a dozen kids at home?Ever had the nerve to actually ask the shopper what all the food is for?Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: The bride isn’t that friendly, plus I know she’s already married. Must I go to her wedding? Advice | Miss Manners: Am I right that it’s disgusting to put eyeglasses on a kitchen counter? Advice | Miss Manners: They got upset when I tried to step out of the photo Advice | Miss Manners: Our dinner guests said everything was fine. Obviously, it was not. Advice | Miss Manners: What I failed to teach my 5-year-old has become a problem I have three teenagers and shop every 10 to 12 days, and my cart is full to the brim every time. I’m stopped every single trip, sometimes multipl...

Dear Abby: We can’t go out with her anymore, and we can’t tell her why

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:20:09 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I would like your help on how to deal with a problem I am having with my mother-in-law.The in-laws call at least once a week wanting us to go out to dinner with them. It’s embarrassing because my mother-in-law is always horrible to the waiter. She complains about everything and usually causes some sort of a scene.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: My daughters want to follow the same house rules as my son Advice | Dear Abby: He made my life miserable, and my daughter demands I socialize with him Advice | Dear Abby: How do I tell her our dinners are no longer high priority? Advice | Dear Abby: She dressed like a bride at the funeral, and things got worse from there Advice | Dear Abby: My wife demands compensation for housework and sex My husband and I are at a loss about how to tell her this is why we no longer want to go out with them.We have tried making excuses and inviting them to ou...

El humo de los incendios forestales llega a Europa mientras Canadá registra la peor temporada de incendios de su historia

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:20:09 GMT

(CNN) — Canadá registró oficialmente la peor temporada de incendios forestales de su historia. El humo de las llamas cruzó el océano Atlántico y llegó este lunes al oeste de Europa.Canadá tuvo un comienzo dramático de la temporada de incendios forestales, con al menos 7.563.044 hectáreas carbonizadas en todo el país. La actividad de los incendios forestales en Canadá suele alcanzar su punto álgido de junio a agosto, por lo que aún queda más de la mitad de la temporada alta por llegar.Como consecuencia de este comienzo sin precedentes de la temporada de incendios, este año se ha convertido en la peor temporada de incendios de la que se tiene constancia, superando la anterior marca establecida en 1995 en cuanto a superficie total quemada. En 1995 ardieron en el país al menos 7.105.997 hectáreas, según las estadísticas de incendios del Centro Interagencias Canadiense de Incendios Forestales.Según la Oficina Meteorológica del Reino Unido, el humo de los incendios forestales, que a...

Russian authorities drop charges against mercenary chief Prigozhin and others involved in the armed rebellion

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:20:09 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities drop charges against mercenary chief Prigozhin and others involved in the armed rebellion.Source

Five for Fighting cross-checks The Anthem and thinks Ovechkin can catch Gretzky

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:20:09 GMT

(new Image()).src = "https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384&cid=c2ffed0c-3624-46c0-b10f-97c976d290a3";cnx.cmd.push(function() { cnx({ playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: "74441803-5a48-4fa9-9f97-13c28901c328"}).render("b61a3f6c65a446ad9b6d05c833006a3c"); });Hear our full chat on my podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley.” toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews Five for Fighting at The Anthem (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ...

Mets host the Brewers on 3-game home losing streak

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:20:09 GMT

Milwaukee Brewers (41-37, first in the NL Central) vs. New York Mets (35-43, fourth in the NL East)New York; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Julio Teheran (2-2, 1.53 ERA, .88 WHIP, 23 strikeouts); Mets: David Peterson (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Mets -143, Brewers +121; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets look to break their three-game home losing streak with a win over the Milwaukee Brewers.New York has a 35-43 record overall and a 17-16 record at home. The Mets have a 23-15 record in games when they scored at least five runs.Milwaukee has gone 19-19 in road games and 41-37 overall. Brewers pitchers have a collective 4.00 ERA, which ranks fifth in the NL.Tuesday’s game is the fifth time these teams meet this season. The Brewers are up 4-0 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Pete Alonso has six doubles, a triple and 24 home runs for the Mets. Francisco Lindor is 9-for-30 with two doubles, three home runs and 10 RBI over the past 10 game...

Padres visit the Pirates to begin 3-game series

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:20:09 GMT

San Diego Padres (37-41, fourth in the NL West) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (35-42, fourth in the NL Central)Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Yu Darvish (5-6, 4.84 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 85 strikeouts); Pirates: Rich Hill (6-7, 4.45 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 76 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Padres -188, Pirates +160; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates host the San Diego Padres on Tuesday to begin a three-game series.Pittsburgh is 18-19 at home and 35-42 overall. The Pirates have a 21-4 record in games when they scored five or more runs.San Diego is 37-41 overall and 17-19 on the road. The Padres have the fifth-best team ERA in MLB play at 3.74.The teams meet Tuesday for the first time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Andrew McCutchen has nine doubles and nine home runs for the Pirates. Bryan Reynolds is 9-for-31 with three doubles, a home run and two RBI over the last 10 games.Fernando Tatis Jr. has 17 doubles, 15 home runs and 36 RBI while hitting ....

Phillies bring road win streak into game against the Cubs

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:20:09 GMT

Philadelphia Phillies (40-37, third in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (37-39, third in the NL Central)Chicago; Tuesday, 8:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Ranger Suarez (1-2, 3.50 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 42 strikeouts); Cubs: Jameson Taillon (2-5, 6.54 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 45 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Phillies -130, Cubs +108BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies will try to keep a six-game road win streak going when they visit the Chicago Cubs.Chicago has a 20-17 record in home games and a 37-39 record overall. The Cubs have the 10th-best team ERA in baseball at 3.91.Philadelphia has gone 19-23 on the road and 40-37 overall. The Phillies have the 10th-best team batting average in MLB play at .257.Tuesday’s game is the fourth time these teams square off this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Nico Hoerner has a .282 batting average to lead the Cubs, and has 13 doubles, three triples and five home runs. Dansby Swanson is 14-for-40 with two home runs and eight RBI over the past 10 g...