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Miss Manners: The bride says no way should I be the best man

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:28:20 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughter is engaged to a great guy. She is head-over-heels for him, and the rest of us really like him, too. They are a great match.The issue is that while my daughter has many friends and a huge family on both my side and my wife’s, he has a relatively small family and not as many friends. He and I get along great, and he expressed interest in having me be his best man.I’ve only known him for a year or so, and although we are close, he’s not my “best friend” and vice versa. My daughter says “no way,” and so does my wife.I know I’m supposed to walk her down the aisle and be the Father of the Bride, and I really don’t want to be his best man. I’m just curious if there is any kind of wedding etiquette that frowns on the FOTB also being the best man.GENTLE READER: Why do you appeal to Miss Manners, when you have your daughter available? All she needs to say is, “Honey, that’s so sweet, and I&#...

DC United’s Jeahze arrested in Sweden, suspected of assault

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:28:20 GMT

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — D.C. United defender Mohanad Jeahze is in custody in Sweden on suspicion of two counts of assault, Swedish prosecutors said.Jeahze, who was born in Sweden and plays for Iraq’s national team, has been suspended by Major League Soccer pending an investigation by the league and Swedish authorities.Jeahze, 26, was arrested on Saturday after the second of the alleged assaults, both of which took place in Stockholm, the Swedish Prosecution Authority said. He was on approved leave from D.C. United at the time of his arrest.The first alleged assault happened in December.No charges have been brought against Jeahze.There was a detention hearing on Monday in Stockholm’s district court, which ruled that Jeahze can be detained until May 8. By that time a charge must be brought to the court, or the case will be dropped.“D.C. United will remain in close contact with Major League Soccer, the MLS Players Association, and Swedish authorities during the investigation,” the MLS...

Md. substitute teacher facing charges of sexually abusing middle school students

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:28:20 GMT

A long-term substitute teacher is facing dozens of charges after sexually abusing middle school students he taught in Charles County, Maryland, deputies say.Malcolm Fluellyn, 26, of Bryans Road, was a sub at General Smallwood Middle School in Charles Count during the 2022-2023 school year. Fluellyn was removed from the school in February after school administrators were alerted to inappropriate sexual contact between the sub and students.The Charles County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that after launching an investigation into the sexual abuse, detectives discovered numerous other instances of disturbing behavior. They said Fluellyn had inappropriate physical contact with students at the school, as well as inappropriate contact via social media and text messages.He’s facing 32 charges in all, including six counts of sexual abuse of a minor, eight counts of sexual solicitation of a minor, 12 counts of displaying obscene matter to a minor and six counts of fourth-d...

Hadley Gamble, presentadora de CNBC, acusó al CEO de NBCUniversal Jeff Shell de acoso sexual, según su abogado

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:28:20 GMT

Hadley Gamble, presentadora de CNBC y corresponsal internacional, acusó al exdirector ejecutivo de NBCUniversal, Jeff Shell, de acoso sexual y discriminación de sexo en una denuncia presentada ante la compañía de medios de comunicación, según informó el lunes su abogado a NBC News.Comcast, la empresa matriz de NBCUniversal, anunció el domingo que Shell dejaba el cargo “de inmediato” tras una investigación de un asesor jurídico externo por “conducta inapropiada”. NBC News y CNBC son ambas unidades de NBCUniversal. Jeff Shell, director ejecutivo de NBCUniversal, deja el cargo tras una “relación inapropiada” La corporación no especificó de qué manera Shell había violado la política de la empresa. En un comunicado separado, Shell dijo que había tenido una “relación inapropiada con una mujer en la empresa”.Para más información, visita NBCNews.com Source

La OMS está observando la subvariante XBB.1,16, llamada “Arcturus” en redes sociales, como una variante de interés

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:28:20 GMT

(CNN) — La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) elevó el sublinaje de la variante de coronavirus ómicron XBB.1,16 de rápido crecimiento como una nueva variante de interés, y dice que está superando a la variante XBB.1,5 anteriormente dominante en muchas regiones.XBB.1,16 es descendiente de la variante XBB recombinante, que es una combinación de dos sublinajes BA.2. En las redes sociales, la variante ha sido apodada Arcturus, como la estrella más brillante del hemisferio norte celeste. Actualmente, es la variante dominante en la India, donde está causando una ola de enfermedades en su mayoría leves. Pero se ha visto en otros 32 países, incluido Estados Unidos.Esta rama está muy relacionada con la variante XBB.1,5. Tiene dos cambios genéticos que son diferentes, incluido uno en su proteína espiga, dijo Francois Balloux, director del Instituto de Genética de la UCL, en el University College London, en un comunicado. Balloux dijo que espera que le vaya bien en países que no tuvi...

Giants look to keep home win streak going, host the Cardinals

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:28:20 GMT

St. Louis Cardinals (9-14, fourth in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (9-13, fourth in the NL West)San Francisco; Tuesday, 9:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Jake Woodford (1-2, 6.05 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, 12 strikeouts); Giants: Sean Manaea (0-1, 6.60 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 16 strikeouts)BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants will try to keep a three-game home win streak going when they play the St. Louis Cardinals.San Francisco is 9-13 overall and 5-6 at home. The Giants have gone 4-12 in games when they have allowed at least one home run.St. Louis has a 9-14 record overall and a 4-6 record on the road. The Cardinals have a 6-2 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.The teams play Tuesday for the second time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Thairo Estrada has four doubles and four home runs for the Giants. Mike Yastrzemski is 12-for-41 with a double and two home runs over the past 10 games.Nolan Gorman has six home runs, 11 walks and 22 RBI while hitting .310 for the Car...

Ron DeSantis, facing challenges at home, will test presidential ambitions overseas

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:28:20 GMT

(CNN) — After a trying week for his national political ambitions, Gov. Ron DeSantis has headed abroad this week for a series of visits to allied nations — an opportunity for the Florida Republican to step onto the international stage for the first time as a likely presidential contender.The official purpose behind DeSantis’ globetrotting is for an “international trade mission,” according to his office. DeSantis, as well as first lady Casey DeSantis and two representatives from his administration, will travel to Japan, South Korea, Israel and the United Kingdom to meet with officials and chat up potential business partnerships.“This trade mission will give us the opportunity to strengthen economic relationships and continue to demonstrate Florida’s position as an economic leader,” the governor said in a news release Thursday.DeSantis met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday in Tokyo where the two exchanged views on ̶...

‘It’s going to affect a lot of people’: Shuttle buses replace Blue Line trains as MBTA works to lift slow zones

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:28:20 GMT

Shuttle buses replaced train service throughout the Blue Line Monday on the first of several nights with planned disruptions over the next two weeks. The diversions will be in place beginning at 8 p.m. and lasting until the end of service nightly through Thursday, according to the MBTA. The diversions will run again on nights from Monday through Thursday next week. Shuttle buses will run during diversions between Government Center and Wonderland stations, with no shuttle service to Bowdoin station. https://twitter.com/MBTA/status/1650484738514202628The T said the disruption aims to make way for track work in spots along the Blue Line as it works to lift slow zones across its lines. The Blue Line currently has speed restrictions in place across 44% of its tracks. The T said it is prioritizing this upcoming work to help boost the Blue Line’s ability to carry riders during a planned two-month closure of the Sumner Tunnel this summer.  Officials...

Boston police look to ID suspect in connection with Back Bay sexual assault

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:28:20 GMT

Boston Police are looking to identify a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault in Back Bay Saturday night. Police say the incident happened around 11:45 p.m. in the area of Beacon Street and Public Alley 908. The suspect is described as being between 5’8” and 5’10” with medium to heavy build, dark curly hair, and facial hair, police say. He was wearing a navy-blue shirt with tie-dye design and black baggy sweatpants with two white stripes.In addition, police say the suspect reportedly spoke English with an accent and spoke in another language.Anyone with any information about this case is asked to call detectives at (617) 343-4400 or use the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS.https://twitter.com/bostonpolice/status/1650669618212601856

Fire at Randolph home leaves 7 people displaced

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:28:20 GMT

Seven people are displaced following a house fire on Marconi Drive in Randolph early Tuesday morning. Firefighters were seen pulling the eaves apart to check for hot spots. Chief Ronald Cassford says the fire started in the basement of the house and spread to the roof. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.