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Ask Amy: Husband interferes with wife’s friendship

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:31:29 GMT

Dear Amy: A while ago my wife got a cellphone call from “Martine,” a very high-strung woman whom she regarded as a friend.The reception was so poor that she asked Martine if they could talk when she got home. Instead of agreeing, Martine exploded in hysterical anger, screaming that the 40-year friendship was over.This extreme and illogical overreaction left my wife so depressed that I finally wrote to Martine on my own initiative, asking what kind of person she was who would treat a friend in such a shabby and insulting manner.I added that I was writing without my wife’s knowledge or permission (which she wouldn’t have given), but seeing the effect of her rage on my wife, I regarded it as my business, as well as hers.Martine flew into another tantrum, but instead of directing it at me she attacked my wife, who had nothing whatsoever to do with my writing the letter.Martine seemed to be determined to hurt her for no reason, or maybe she was deflecting.I say good riddance and my wife ...

A very Happy Christmas!

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:31:29 GMT

Just before the beginning of the festive sseason on Sunday (24 December), EU Reporter would take this opportunity to wish all our readers across the world the very happiest Christmas, and all our very best wishes for 2024. We will be back with you by Wednesday 3 January. Enjoy!

Guerrero: We without children should be unabashed about it over the holidays

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:31:29 GMT

I love spending holidays with my family, particularly the matriarchs who’ve sacrificed so much for their children and grandchildren while keeping their fire. But lately, I dread the comments I know I’ll be getting from some of them.“When you’re my age, you’re going to end up alone over the holidays,” one of my tías declared as I ate dinner at my Mexican grandmother’s house with my many cousins for Thanksgiving. The room grew quiet as she addressed me, the 35-year-old woman without children. Suddenly, I was as self-conscious in my body as I’d been during puberty, except instead of maturing, I felt like I was decaying in people’s eyes. “I’m freezing my eggs in January,” I said meekly. Then, with a bit more oomph, I declared: “Either way, I don’t think I’ll ever end up alone.”Like most educated women in their 30s who don’t have kids but want them, I’ve delayed having children for...

Review: ‘Iron Claw’ is great, misses a chance to point fingers

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:31:29 GMT

By Jocelyn Noveck | Associated PressIt doesn’t take long to understand the level of commitment Zac Efron brings to “The Iron Claw” as Texas wrestling brother Kevin Von Erich. Just one look at the taut mass of muscle and sinew he’s become for the role will do the trick.It’s also clear from the get-go how invested writer-director Sean Durkin was in telling the true-life tale of the Von Erich family wrestling dynasty, which — shockingly, to those of us unfamiliar with the story — suffered a set of tragic losses almost too staggering to imagine. It’s hardly a spoiler alert to say that Kevin, by 35, was the only surviving brother of an original six. (He is now 66). Indeed, so devastating is the story that Durkin felt the need to excise brother Chris, one of three lost to suicide, from this retelling entirely.Durkin has said he was a committed wrestling fan from his childhood in England, where he scoured magazines to learn more about the exploits of the...

Horoscopes Dec. 22, 2023: Diane Sawyer, don’t waste time

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:31:29 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jordin Sparks, 34; Brooke Nevin, 41; Ralph Fiennes, 61; Diane Sawyer, 78.Happy Birthday: Your verbal abilities are skyrocketing. It’s time to negotiate and put things in place that will improve your life. Consider what makes you happy, and implement changes to help you reach your goal. Don’t waste time procrastinating when there is work to do if you plan to get your life heading in a direction that surpasses your expectations. Your numbers are 5, 12, 22, 27, 33, 42, 45.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Set a pace and keep going until you are satisfied with your achievements. Don’t expect to get much help or to please everyone. Make a point to take care of your needs and give yourself a pat on the back for what you accomplish. 3 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take notes, make a list and get organized, and everything else will fall into place. You can improve a meaningful relationship by supporting that person and helping them get where they wa...

3 foreign nationals are among the wounded after a Prague university shooting in which 14 died

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:31:29 GMT

People lay candles light outside the building of Philosophical Faculty of Charles University for victims of mass shooting in Prague, Czech Republic, Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. A lone gunman opened fire at a university on Thursday, killing more than a dozen people and injuring scores of people. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)(AP/Denes Erdos) People lay candles light outside the building of Philosophical Faculty of Charles University for victims of mass shooting in Prague, Czech Republic, Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. A lone gunman opened fire at a university on Thursday, killing more than a dozen people and injuring scores of people. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)(AP/Denes Erdos) PRAGUE (AP) — Three foreign nationals were among the 25 people ...

Troy and Duke both enter the Birmingham Bowl in between coaching regimes

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:31:29 GMT

Birmingham Bowl: Troy (11-2, Sun Belt) vs Duke (7-5, ACC), Dec. 23, noon Eastern (ABC).Line: Troy by 7 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Duke leads 2-0.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Led by interim head coaches, both teams are trying to finish the season strong. The Trojans claimed their second straight Sun Belt Conference championship and are riding a 10-game winning streak. Coach Jon Sumrall left to take over the Tulane program, and Greg Gasparato is interim coach. Duke’s Mike Elko left for Texas A&M, with assistant Trooper Taylor handling interim duties. Duke has already hired Manny Diaz and Troy turned to Notre Dame offensive coordinator Gerad Parker.KEY MATCHUPDuke’s offense against Troy’s aggressive defense, which has already set the Sun Belt Conference record with 45 sacks. The Blue Devils’ former starting quarterback Riley Leonard has announced plans to transfer to Notre Dame after an injury-shortened season. The Trojans rank sixth nationally i...

South Alabama gets home field advantage against Eastern Michigan in 68 Ventures Bowl

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:31:29 GMT

South Alabama (6-6, Sun Belt) vs. Eastern Michigan (6-6, Mid-American Conference), Dec. 23, 7 p.m. ETLine: South Alabama by 16 1/2, according to FanDuel.com Sportsbook.Series record: First meeting.WHAT’S AT STAKE?South Alabama is seeking its first bowl win in four tries, while Eastern Michigan hopes to improve on its 2-4 bowl record. Eastern Michigan became bowl eligible with victories in its last two games, winning in double overtime against Akron and 24-11 over Buffalo. Both teams need a victory to finish with a winning record. For South Alabama, that would mean back-to-back winning marks for the first time as a full Division I participant.KEY MATCHUPEastern Michigan’s struggling offense against South Alabama’s defense. The Eagles rank ninth in the MAC in scoring (20.3 points per game) and 11th in total yards, averaging just 273.6. Led by All-Sun Belt first-team defensive back Jaden Voisin, South Alabama has one of the league’s top defenses. The Jaguars are third...

Niño británico que estuvo desaparecido durante seis años dice que es “surrealista” estar en casa y envía mensaje a su madre

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:31:29 GMT

(CNN) — Alex Batty, el niño británico que fue encontrado en Francia después de estar desaparecido durante seis años, dice que se siente “surrealista” estar de vuelta con su abuela en el Reino Unido.En una entrevista con el diario The Sun publicada el jueves, Batty, que ahora tiene 17 años, dijo: “Cada vez que me voy a dormir, siento que me voy a despertar de vuelta en Francia. Todavía no me he dado cuenta de que he vuelto a Inglaterra”.El adolescente habló de los seis años que pasó viviendo en España y Francia después de que su madre y su abuelo lo llevaran de vacaciones en 2017 y nunca regresara.Dijo que los primeros años fuera de casa fueron como unas “vacaciones”, ya que pasó la mayor parte del tiempo “leyendo, dibujando, yendo a la playa.”Sin embargo, cuando cumplió 14 años, Batty dijo que “empezó a tener que buscarse la vida” para pagar la comida y el alquiler trabajando en la construcción, la demolición y la dec...

Denver weather: 1 more mild day before weekend rain, snow

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:31:29 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Mainly sunny skies will still be across the Front Range Friday with above-average highs. Big changes and a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day arrive this weekend in the Denver weather forecast.Weather today: Sunny and comfyWith mainly sunny skies, Denver will see mild highs in the upper 50s with light winds. Thursday was busiest air travel day of the holiday season Highs are above average on Friday with extra clouds in the mountains. Friday will also be the warmest day of the next seven.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Dec. 22 Weather tonight: Clouds increaseOvernight lows are just above average in the low 30s with light winds. Clouds will increase Friday night as snow builds into the southwestern corner of the state.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on Dec. 22 Looking ahead: Rain and snow this weekendSnow will impact the mountains south of Interstate 70 on Saturday with cloudy skies in Denver. Highs on Saturday will be in the low 50s with light rain chances in the ...