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Bridge: April 16, 2023

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:32:43 GMT

“Don’t let Cy fool you,” Rose told me. “He may say Minnie is his punishment for something he did in a previous life, but he really regards her with resignation and affection.”Minnie Bottoms, my club’s senior member, wears old bifocals that make her mix up kings and jacks, often to her opponents’ dismay. Cy the Cynic has been Minnie’s chief victim.“I watched this deal in a penny game,” Rose said, displaying today’s layout.“Minnie was in a penny game?”“Her Social Security check came,” Rose said. “She was South, Cy was East. Minnie and North got to six spades, and West led the ten of diamonds. Minnie took dummy’s ace and let the queen of trumps ride. When West showed out, Minnie threw a club on the king of diamonds and led the ten of trumps. Cy’s king covered, and Minnie’s ace won. What do you think she did next?”“I can’t guess.”“You should,...

Word Game: April 16, 2023

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:32:43 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — REDUNDANT (REDUNDANT: rih-DUN-dent: Exceeding what is necessary or normal.)Average mark 41 wordsTime limit 60 minutesCan you find 59 or more words in REDUNDANT?TODAY’S WORD — REDUNDANT rant rate read rend rent rude rued runt earn dander dare darn dart date dater daunt dead dean dear dent drat dread dude duet dune dunned udder undated under unrated unread urea nature near neat nerd nude adder anent ante antre ardent aunt tanned tanner tare tarn tear tend tern trade tread trend true tuna tundra tune tuner turnTo 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. Prope...

Police investigating after 15-year-old fatally shot in Providence, RI

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:32:43 GMT

Police are investigating a shooting in Providence, Rhode Island early Saturday morning that left a teen dead. Officers responding to a reported shooting found the 15-year-old suffering from gunshot wounds, according to police.He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.Police say the teen was later identified as a runaway from New Hampshire.No additional information was immediately available. This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

One in life-threatening condition after stabbing in Kingston and Galloway area

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:32:43 GMT

One person is in life-threatening condition after a stabbing in the Kingston and Galloway roads area on Sunday morning.STABBING:Kingston Rd & Galloway Rd3:27am– reports of a man being stabbed– officers responded & located the victim with a stab wound– victim trans to hosp via emerg run– victim in life-thr cond– no suspect info– anyone with info, call police 416-808-2222#GO838290^se— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) April 16, 2023Police responded to a call at approximately 2:30 a.m. of reports of a man being stabbed.The victim was located with a stab wound and taken to a trauma centre with serious, life-threatening injuries.There is currently no information on the suspect.

Police say 5 people shot, 2 dead at cockfight in Honolulu

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:32:43 GMT

Two victims died after five people were shot during an altercation at a late-night cockfight Friday in Honolulu, police said. Honolulu police responded to a call about shots fired just past midnight Friday and were searching Saturday for a suspect believed to be in his 20s who allegedly shot the others who were attending the event, KHON-TV reported.“At the end of the fight a group of males started arguing and then it escalated to a physical altercation, at some point gun shots were fired hitting the five people who were in the immediate area,” Honolulu Police Department Lt. Deena Thoemmes told KHON.Police said a 59-year-old woman and a 34-year-old male were pronounced dead after arriving at a hospital, KHON reported.Three men aged 38, 40 and 57 sustained gunshot wounds but were treated and released from a hospital, KHON reported.Police said the circumstances of the shooting were not immediately clear.“I don’t understand the circumstances from this, it could have stemmed from somethi...

Fox News and 2020 election lies set to face jury come Monday

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:32:43 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Starting Monday in a courtroom in Delaware, Fox News executives and stars will have to answer for their role in spreading doubt about the 2020 presidential election and creating the gaping wound that remains in America’s democracy.Jurors hearing the $1.6 billion lawsuit filed against Fox by Dominion Voting Systems must answer a specific question: Did Fox defame the voting machine company by airing bogus stories alleging that the election was rigged against then-President Donald Trump, even as many at the network privately doubted the false claims being pushed by Trump and his allies?Yet the broader context looms large. The trial will test press freedom and the reputation of conservatives’ favorite news source. It will also illuminate the flow of misinformation that helped spark the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and continues to fuel Trump’s hopes to regain power in 2024.Fox News stars Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity and founder Rupe...

Top publisher apologizes for slurs about ‘East Germans’

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:32:43 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — The chief executive and co-owner of media company Axel Springer apologized Sunday for making crude remarks about “East Germans” in text messages leaked to a rival newspaper.German weekly Die Zeit quoted Mathias Doepfner as saying that “the Ossis (a derogatory term for East Germans) are either communists or fascists.” The comments prompted sharp rebukes from officials in the east and calls for Doepfner to resign.In a short article for tabloid Bild am Sonntag, Doepfner expressed regret “that I have offended, unsettled or hurt many with my words.”Doepfner said his remarks about East Germans were triggered by his anger at the large share of voters there who back the post-communist Left party or the far-right Alternative for Germany.“When I’m angry or very happy, my cell phone becomes a lightning rod,” he said, adding that he had sent the messages to people “whom I trust greatly,” believing they would understand what he really meant.Doepfner did not comment on other l...

Dozens of POWs freed as Ukraine marks Orthodox Easter

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:32:43 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — More than 100 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been released as part of a major Easter exchange with Russia, a top official said Sunday, as Orthodox Ukrainians marked the holiday for a second time since Moscow unleashed its brutal full-scale war last February. While celebrations were subdued due to security risks, with a curfew barring the faithful from customary all-night services, Ukrainian authorities and ordinary people shared messages of hope, linking the story of Jesus’ resurrection to their longing for peace and a Ukrainian victory. Dozens of families had special reasons to rejoice, as presidential adviser Andriy Yermak announced that 130 soldiers, sailors, border guards and others captured by Moscow were on their way back home following a “big Easter prisoner exchange.”Yermak said in a Telegram post Sunday that those released included troops who fought near Bakhmut, the eastern mining city which has for months been the focus of Russia’s grinding offensive...

Syria’s FM to Algeria, Tunisia to revive diplomatic ties

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:32:43 GMT

ALGIERS (AP) — Syria’s chief diplomat has started a visit to Algeria and Tunisia as part of efforts to revive diplomatic relationships in the Arab world, more than a decade after his country was globally isolated amid President Bashar Assad’s brutal crackdown on mass protests against his rule.Foreign Minister Faisal Mikdad was welcomed on Saturday in the lounge of Algiers airport by his Algerian counterpart Ahmed Attaf. In remarks broadcast by Algerian public television. Mikdad insisted that “relations between the two brotherly countries exist and will continue to exist … beyond the vicissitudes of the situation.” “My visit will be an opportunity for discussions between the two countries on the latest developments in the region. We need to strengthen this bilateral relationship,” he added.Algeria is one of the few Arab countries that did not cut off relations with Syria during the civil war that followed the 2011 uprising.Mikdad notably praised Algeria’s help after the d...

2 teens shot in the Loop during large disturbance

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:32:43 GMT

CHICAGO — Two teens were shot Saturday night during a large crowd disturbance in the Loop.Chicago police said a 16-year-old male and a 17-year-old male were in the 0-100 block of East Washington around 9 p.m. when shots were fired from an unknown person or persons.The 16-year-old was taken to the hospital in fair condition with a gunshot wound to the arm. The 17-year-old was taken to the hospital in fair condition with a gunshot wound to the left leg.A heavy presence of police officers was seen responding to the disturbance.WGN-TV News crews heard shots fired. Cars were damaged after reports of teens jumping on cars. A car was damaged on Saturday in the Loop.The CTA reported service disruptions on several lines due to the ongoing police activity in the Loop.Saturday was the second night in a row Chicago police officers responded to reports of teens creating disturbances. A 14-year-old boy was shot in the left thigh around 8:50 p.m. Friday near the 31st Street beach. 4 teens shot, ...