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Dear Abby: She says I can’t see my aunt, and her reasons don’t make sense

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:55:06 GMT

DEAR ABBY: My cousin is refusing to allow me to see my aunt.After a horrible 2020, during which my cousin lost her husband to cancer and the lockdown occurred that kept most people isolated, my cousin still guards her mom beyond reason.I have asked repeatedly if we could meet in person at an outside location and offered to wear a mask, but she refuses.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: The photos my son’s wife posts make me worry for their marriage Advice | Dear Abby: I can’t forgive myself for not watching my husband’s TV show with him Advice | Dear Abby: My mom dressed me funny, and it screwed me up for years Advice | Dear Abby: This woman moved into my house, and now I’m not allowed to go downstairs Advice | Dear Abby: Our new neighbor is trouble, and my girlfriend thinks he’s great My cousin said in a text that she’s in charge of her mom’s schedule. Her reas...

La nueva búsqueda de la niña británica desaparecida Madeleine McCann se centrará en tierra, no en el agua

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:55:06 GMT

(CNN) — La Policía que investiga la desaparición de la niña británica Madeleine McCann llevará a cabo una nueva búsqueda en Portugal basándose en una información reciente, según informaron este lunes las autoridades alemanas a CNN.La nueva búsqueda se llevará a cabo cerca del embalse de Arade, cercano a la ciudad portuguesa de Silves, a unos 50 kilómetros de la zona turística donde McCann desapareció en 2007, según la filial de CNN en Portugal.Se espera que la investigación comience este martes y se prolongue durante un máximo de dos días, informó también CNN Portugal, que añadió que las Policías británica y alemana observarán la búsqueda de la Policía portuguesa.Las autoridades se centrarán en la tierra en lugar de en el agua, las fuentes también dijeron a CNN Portugal, afiliada de CNN.Nuevas pruebas en el caso de Maddie McCann: el fiscal alemán está “seguro” de que el principal sospechoso mató a la niñaVehículos y tiendas de campaña de la Policía Judicial de inve...

Helen Hayes Awards crown GALA Hispanic Theatre’s ‘On Your Feet,’ Signature Theatre’s ‘Color Purple’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:55:06 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley recaps the Helen Hayes Awards (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); }); }); The annual Helen Hayes Awards crowned the best of local theater Sunday night at The Anthem in Southwest, D.C.Over 1,600 theater creators and supporters attended the event, which included performances by Quadry Brown, Carolyn Burke, Drake Leach, Kanysha Williams, Michael Urie, Frenchie Davis and Solomon Parker III.Ju...

Dodgers take on the Braves after Martinez’s 4-hit game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:55:06 GMT

Los Angeles Dodgers (30-19, first in the NL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (29-18, first in the NL East)Atlanta; Tuesday, 7:20 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Bobby Miller (0-0); Braves: Spencer Strider (4-1, 3.14 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 86 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -209, Dodgers +175; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers play the Atlanta Braves after J.D. Martinez’s four-hit game on Monday.Atlanta has gone 12-11 in home games and 29-18 overall. Braves hitters have a collective .335 on-base percentage, the second-ranked percentage in the NL.Los Angeles has gone 13-12 in road games and 30-19 overall. The Dodgers have the seventh-ranked team ERA in the NL at 4.32.The teams match up Tuesday for the second time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Ronald Acuna Jr. has 14 doubles and 11 home runs while hitting .342 for the Braves. Kevin Pillar is 4-for-16 with three home runs over the past 10 games.Freddie Freeman has 18 doubles, a triple, nine home runs ...

Gurriel leads Diamondbacks against the Phillies after 4-hit game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:55:06 GMT

Arizona Diamondbacks (28-20, second in the NL West) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (22-25, fourth in the NL East)Philadelphia; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson (1-2, 5.48 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 32 strikeouts); Phillies: Matt Strahm (4-3, 2.73 ERA, .97 WHIP, 47 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Phillies -132, Diamondbacks +111; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks play the Philadelphia Phillies after Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s four-hit game on Monday.Philadelphia is 22-25 overall and 13-9 at home. Phillies hitters have a collective .322 on-base percentage, the 10th-ranked percentage in the NL.Arizona has a 28-20 record overall and a 14-10 record on the road. The Diamondbacks rank seventh in the NL with 54 total home runs, averaging 1.1 per game.Tuesday’s game is the second time these teams meet this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Nicholas Castellanos has 15 doubles and five home runs for the Phillies. Bryson Stott is 12-for-40 with...

De La Cruz leads Marlins against the Rockies after 4-hit game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:55:06 GMT

Miami Marlins (24-24, third in the NL East) vs. Colorado Rockies (20-28, fifth in the NL West)Denver; Tuesday, 8:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Eury Perez (1-0, 2.79 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 13 strikeouts); Rockies: Austin Gomber (3-4, 6.70 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 29 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Marlins -126, Rockies +107; over/under is 11 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins play the Colorado Rockies after Bryan De La Cruz had four hits against the Rockies on Monday.Colorado has a 20-28 record overall and an 11-12 record in home games. The Rockies have the ninth-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .396.Miami is 10-13 in road games and 24-24 overall. The Marlins are 17-6 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.Tuesday’s game is the second time these teams meet this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Charlie Blackmon has 11 doubles, a triple and three home runs while hitting .276 for the Rockies. Brenton Doyle is 9-for-32 with two doubles, a triple and three ho...

Cubs host the Mets to open 3-game series

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:55:06 GMT

New York Mets (25-23, second in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (20-26, third in the NL Central)Chicago; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Kodai Senga (4-2, 3.77 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Cubs: Drew Smyly (4-1, 2.86 ERA, .93 WHIP, 46 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Mets -110, Cubs -109; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs start a three-game series at home against the New York Mets on Tuesday.Chicago is 20-26 overall and 11-11 in home games. Cubs hitters are batting a collective .262, the sixth-best team batting average in MLB play.New York is 25-23 overall and 13-14 on the road. The Mets have an 11-7 record in games decided by one run.The teams meet Tuesday for the first time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Ian Happ has 13 doubles, four home runs and 19 RBI for the Cubs. Christopher Morel is 15-for-42 with three doubles and seven home runs over the last 10 games.Pete Alonso leads the Mets with 17 home runs while slugging .528. Jeff McNeil is 14-fo...

Candelario leads Nationals against the Padres following 4-hit performance

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:55:06 GMT

San Diego Padres (21-26, fourth in the NL West) vs. Washington Nationals (20-27, fifth in the NL East)Washington; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Yu Darvish (2-3, 3.56 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 53 strikeouts); Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (3-3, 3.69 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 58 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Padres -155, Nationals +130; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals take on the San Diego Padres after Jeimer Candelario’s four-hit game on Sunday.Washington is 20-27 overall and 10-15 in home games. The Nationals have a 16-4 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.San Diego has gone 9-11 on the road and 21-26 overall. The Padres have a 15-5 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.Tuesday’s game is the first time these teams match up this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Luis Garcia has five doubles, a triple and three home runs for the Nationals. Candelario is 17-for-36 with five doubles, a triple and two home...

Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals play in game 2 of series

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:55:06 GMT

St. Louis Cardinals (21-28, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (20-27, fifth in the NL Central)Cincinnati; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Adam Wainwright (1-0, 5.74 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, eight strikeouts); Reds: Graham Ashcraft (2-2, 4.84 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 36 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cardinals -140, Reds +119; over/under is 10 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds lead 1-0 in a four-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals.Cincinnati has a 20-27 record overall and a 13-12 record at home. The Reds have gone 4-2 in games when they hit at least two home runs.St. Louis has a 10-13 record in road games and a 21-28 record overall. The Cardinals have a 9-22 record in games when they have given up at least one home run.Tuesday’s game is the second meeting between these teams this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Jonathan India has 14 doubles and three home runs for the Reds. Spencer Steer is 12-for-40 with five doubles and a home run over the past 10 g...

Alarma en la Casa Blanca: Servicio Secreto detiene al conductor de un camión que se estrelló cerca

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:55:06 GMT

WASHINGTON DC – El Servicio Secreto de Estados Unidos detuvo la noche del lunes al conductor de un camión que se estrelló cerca de la Casa Blanca, recogen varios medios estadounidenses.Según las autoridades, el detenido podría haber tratado de impactar de manera intencionada contra las barreras de seguridad.No hubo heridos en el suceso, que se produjo en torno a las 10 p.m. hora local, confirmó un portavoz del Servicio Secreto al periódico The New York Times.Las autoridades cortaron varias calles alrededor de la residencia del mandatario estadounidense, Joe Biden, mientras prosigue la investigación del suceso, aunque avanzaron que no han encontrado nada peligroso en el vehículo.En la actualidad, la Casa Blanca y sus alrededores están fortificados con vallas que impiden el acceso de cualquiera que no esté autorizado a acercarse al complejo. Vehículo se estrella contra portón de seguridad de la Casa Blanca ¿Eres quien dices ser? TSA ahora...