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Mercenary Prigozhin lays bare the strains of Putin's war

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:10:09 GMT

Yevgeny Prigozhin delivered Vladimir Putin on Saturday (20 May) one of his few battlefield victories in the 15-month-long war against Ukraine.Even then, Russia’s most powerful mercenary couldn’t resist breaking the taboos that tightly controlled Putin’s political system.Prigozhin, holding a Russian flag with an automatic gun on his shoulder, announced that the Ukrainian city Bakhmut had fallen. He was surrounded by heavily armed mercenaries and the black standard of his Wagner group, as well as the charred ruins of tens and thousands of victims."Thanks to Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin for giving us this opportunity, and the honour of defending motherland," Prigozhin said, praising his own army of convicts and spies who fought house-to-house for 224 deadly days.Then he launched into his favorite rant, accusing the top brass of Putin of treachery. In particular, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu as well as Chief of General Staff Valery Grasimov.In the last month, he called Putin's top gen...

Leader of cross-border raid warns Russia to expect more incursions

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:10:09 GMT

The Russian commander who led a group of militias that raided a Russian border area this week announced on Wednesday (24 May) that his group will soon launch further incursions in Russian territory.Denis Kapustin spoke to journalists on the Ukrainian border with Russia, describing himself as the Russian Volunteer Corps. This was a day after Moscow announced that it had repulsed an attack on the Belgorod area.Kyiv said that the attack was perpetrated by Russian citizens and portrayed it as internal Russian strife. The Russian Volunteer Corps and Freedom of Russia Legion, two groups that operate in Ukraine, have both claimed responsibility.The Russian military claimed that it had routed militants who used armoured vehicles to carry out their attacks, and sent those who survived into Ukraine.Kapustin claimed that two of his fighters were "lightly injured" and the total loss for his side was two dead and 10 wounded. Moscow claims it has killed more than 70 'Ukrainian Nationalists'.Kapus...

Miss Manners: I’m a millennial, so don’t expect me to follow older people’s rules

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:10:09 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I feel like there’s a large generational gap that needs to be addressed. What is considered necessary or obvious to one generation is considered frivolous or foreign to another. Culture changes, and so do expectations regarding behavior.I’m a younger millennial, turning 28 next month. Millennials and Generation Z have radically different attitudes than previous generations towards things like work culture, dining and even thank-you cards.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: Is it cute that she’s bringing her boyfriend? No, I’m fuming. Advice | Miss Manners: Is it OK to use social media to tell the truth about my neighbors? Advice | Miss Manners: I let the hostess know I was angry at her. Was I rude? Advice | Miss Manners. Yes, she’s a service dog. No, I won’t tell you why I need her. Advice | Miss Manners: Would the wedding gift my husband suggested be ...

Dear Abby: I don’t want my boyfriend to learn I’m stalking his ex

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:10:09 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 45-year-old woman who has been dating “Ben” (53) for two years. We have known each other for more than 20. He treats me like a queen.Prior to our dating, he had a girlfriend he used to confide in me about. I was very jealous of her. She knew we were friends, so she made a point of posting lots of pictures of their PDAs on his social media, since we did not follow each other.Fast-forward two years: Abby, I cannot stop obsessing over her! I think about her constantly and compare myself to her. I stalk her social media page.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: The mother overshared with the girls, and now they shun us Advice | Dear Abby: She led my husband into debauchery. Should I trust him not to stray again? Advice | Dear Abby: She says I can’t see my aunt, and her reasons don’t make sense Advice | Dear Abby: The photos my son’s wife posts make me worry for their marriage ...

Conforto leads Giants against the Brewers after 4-hit game

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:10:09 GMT

San Francisco Giants (25-25, third in the NL West) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (27-23, first in the NL Central)Milwaukee; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Alex Wood (0-0, 4.05 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 21 strikeouts); Brewers: Freddy Peralta (5-3, 3.81 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 54 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Brewers -115, Giants -105; over/under is 7 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants take on the Milwaukee Brewers after Michael Conforto had four hits on Thursday in a 5-0 win over the Brewers.Milwaukee has a 15-10 record in home games and a 27-23 record overall. The Brewers have an 11-3 record in games when they did not allow a home run.San Francisco is 10-14 on the road and 25-25 overall. The Giants are 13-4 in games when they out-hit their opponents.Friday’s game is the fifth meeting between these teams this season. The Giants hold a 3-1 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Yelich has seven doubles and seven home runs for the Brewers. Owen Miller ...

Rockies take on the Mets in first of 3-game series

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:10:09 GMT

New York Mets (26-25, second in the NL East) vs. Colorado Rockies (22-29, fifth in the NL West)Denver; Friday, 8:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Max Scherzer (3-2, 4.01 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 31 strikeouts); Rockies: Connor Seabold (1-1, 5.97 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 25 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Mets -219, Rockies +181; over/under is 11 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies host the New York Mets to open a three-game series.Colorado has a 13-13 record at home and a 22-29 record overall. The Rockies have a 17-4 record in games when they scored five or more runs.New York has a 14-16 record in road games and a 26-25 record overall. The Mets have the 10th-ranked team batting average in the NL at .244.The teams meet Friday for the fourth time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Jurickson Profar has 12 doubles and five home runs for the Rockies. Elias Diaz is 14-for-38 with four doubles and three home runs over the last 10 games.Pete Alonso has three doubles and 19 home runs while hitting .239...

Cubs host the Reds to start 3-game series

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:10:09 GMT

Cincinnati Reds (21-29, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (22-27, third in the NL Central)Chicago; Friday, 2:20 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Hunter Greene (0-4, 4.68 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 69 strikeouts); Cubs: Justin Steele (6-1, 2.20 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 53 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cubs -167, Reds +142; over/under is 7 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds on Friday to open a three-game series.Chicago has a 13-12 record in home games and a 22-27 record overall. The Cubs have the fifth-ranked team ERA in the NL at 4.08.Cincinnati has a 7-15 record in road games and a 21-29 record overall. The Reds are 13-7 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.Friday’s game is the third time these teams meet this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Ian Happ has 13 doubles, four home runs and 19 RBI for the Cubs. Christopher Morel is 12-for-40 with two doubles and seven home runs over the last 10 games.Jake Fraley has seven doubles, five home runs and 3...

Phillies aim to stop 5-game road skid, play the Braves

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:10:09 GMT

Philadelphia Phillies (23-27, fourth in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (31-19, first in the NL East)Atlanta; Friday, 7:20 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Taijuan Walker (3-2, 5.79 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 42 strikeouts); Braves: Jared Shuster (1-2, 5.49 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 15 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -152, Phillies +130; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies hit the road against the Atlanta Braves looking to break a five-game road slide.Atlanta has gone 14-12 in home games and 31-19 overall. Braves pitchers have a collective 3.68 ERA, which leads the NL.Philadelphia has a 9-17 record on the road and a 23-27 record overall. The Phillies have an 8-5 record in games decided by one run.Friday’s game is the second meeting between these teams this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Ronald Acuna Jr. has 11 home runs, 28 walks and 27 RBI while hitting .332 for the Braves. Marcell Ozuna is 13-for-37 with three doubles, three home runs and nine RBI over the ...

Australians felt special connection to Tina Turner through their Nutbush dance and rugby league

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:10:09 GMT

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Tina Turner’s death is being mourned around the world. But in Australia, many people felt a special connection to the singer. Australia holds the world record for the most number of people to dance to her song “Nutbush City Limits,” and Turner became the face of rugby league for a generation of Australians after she appeared on a series of popular television ads for the sport. She is credited with boosting female viewership of rugby league in Australia. The U.S.-born singer died Wednesday at age 83 at her home Küsnacht near Zurich. She became a Swiss citizen a decade ago.Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told Sydney radio station WSFM that Turner provided a “soundtrack to our lives.” He said she was a legend who overcame domestic violence and trauma to achieve global success.Even the U.S. Embassy in Australia weighed in with a Twitter video of them dancing. “In honor of Tina Turner we decided to master the Nutbush, Australia’s unoffic...

“La gente migra por necesidad”: el Papa Francisco habla sobre el “grave problema” de inmigración

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:10:09 GMT

El papa Francisco expresó su pesar por el drama y “grave problema” de los inmigrantes indocumentados, de todos aquellos que migran “por necesidad”, y denunció que África sigue siendo un continente “explotado” por potencias extranjeras que “ponen sus industrias allí no para hacer crecer el país, sino para llevar”.Desde Ciudad del Vaticano y en una entrevista exclusiva de Noticias Telemundo con Julio Vaqueiro, Francisco habló de su propia historia como hijo de inmigrantes (su padre era contador de un banco en Italia cuando emigraron a Argentina) y aseguró nostálgico de su tierra argentina que “siempre dejas algo”.A un emigrante siempre le “falta el aire natal. Te falta el aire natal. No es lo mismo el mate que tu mamá, tu tía, tu abuela te da recién hecho que el que te haces tú”, respondió a la pregunta del periodista.Habló también con el periodista de su salud, el aborto, los abusos sexuales, los cambios en el se...