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Stock market today: World shares mixed as Yellen meets with Chinese officials in Beijing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:52 GMT

BANGKOK (AP) — European shares opened mostly higher on Friday following a broad retreat in Asia as investors watched for updates from U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen ‘s visit to Beijing.U.S. futures were little changed and oil prices were modestly higher. Yellen is meeting with senior Chinese officials to try to soothe antagonisms over a host of issues and promote global financial stability. Speaking with business people, she criticized China’s treatment of U.S. companies and new export controls on metals used in semiconductors, while defending U.S. controls on technology exports that irk Beijing, saying they’re necessary for national security. U.S. officials have said they do not expect a breakthrough during Yellen’s visit.Germany’s DAX gained 0.2% to 15,551.91 while the CAC 40 advanced 0.3% to 7,101.70. Britain’s FTSE 100 lost 0.3%. The futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 were 0.1% lower. On Thursday, the Dow dropped 1.1% and t...

Chinese cities open air raid shelters for heat relief as extreme temperatures lead to deaths

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:52 GMT

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Cities across China opened their air raid shelters to offer residents relief from the heat Friday as unusually high temperatures across parts of the country started claiming lives.Northern China is experiencing strings of days with record-high temperatures, compounded by drought. Earlier this week, Beijing reported more than nine straight days with temperatures exceeding 35 C (95 F), according to the National Climate Center — a streak unseen since 1961.Cities including Hangzhou on China’s east coast, Wuhan in the center of the country, and Shijiazhuang in Hebei province neighboring Beijing over the past week announced opening their air raid shelters to residents seeking to escape the heat.Authorities have issued health alerts and, in the capital and elsewhere, suspended outdoor work.So far, two deaths in Beijing have been attributed to the scorching heat. Health authorities said a tour guide collapsed and died of heat stroke Sunday while giving a tour of the Su...

Weekend need to know: Salsa on St. Clair, Summerlicious; TTC/road closures

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:52 GMT

Some of the city’s favourite annual summer events are back on this weekend.Salsa on St. Clair is taking over St. Clair West from Saturday to Sunday, and all foodie lovers will be able to enjoy over two weeks of prix fixe meals at over 200 local restaurants during Summerlicious.There are no scheduled subway closures this weekend, but there is a scheduled subway late-opening on Sunday. There is also yet another road closure due to construction, which is expected to last for at least five months.Niagara-bound drivers on the QEW will also be forced to find another route into the region for the next few Fridays due to repairs on the Burlington Skyway Bridge. Scroll below for those details.Here’s what’s happening this weekend:Top eventsSalsa on St. ClairSalsa on St. Clair is back on St. Clair West this weekend.Event-goers can enjoy dancing in the street while listening to Latin music, and eating authentic Latin cuisine.Performers at the event include Abanico Dance Compan...

Scarborough double shooting leaves two men with serious injuries

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:52 GMT

Two men are in hospital with serious injuries following an overnight double shooting in Scarborough.Police were called to an apartment complex near Kennedy Road and Eglinton Avenue around 11:30 p.m.Paramedics say the two victims were brought to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.There is no word on any suspects.The investigation is ongoing.

Biden launches new push to limit health care costs, hoping to show he can save money for families

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:52 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday plans to roll out a new set of initiatives to reduce health care costs: a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards.Biden’s remarks would build on previous initiatives to limit health care costs, with the Department of Health and Human Services releasing new estimates showing 18.7 million older adults and other Medicare beneficiaries will save an estimated $400 per year in prescription drug costs in 2025 because of the president placing a cap on out-of-pocket spending as part of last year’s Inflation Reduction Act.Gearing up for his 2024 reelection campaign as inflation remains a dominant concern for voters, the Democratic president has emphasized his policies to help families manage their expenses, as well as a spate of government incentives to encourage private sector development of electric vehicles, clean energy and advance...

John Starks promotes healthy living and "The Dunk"

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York Knicks legend John Starks was in Albany today spreading the word about hydration through his partnership with "Thin Energy Hydration." In addition, he was also celebrating the 30th anniversary of "The Dunk" he made in the 1993 Eastern Conference finals against the Chicago Bulls. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Fans from across the capital region lined up to meet Starks as he signed autographs and took pictures, encouraging fans to get serious about their health and the benefits of drinking Thin Engery hydration drinks. "We want to keep you hydrated and that's what this energy drink does. Keeps you hydrated and obviously it's a better way of putting healthy things inside your body," Starks said. "I started working for the Knicks in 2004, every single day I was asked about that particular play. I see the importance of it now and it's been great. I'm glad that I was giving it out instead of ...

Great Danes reflect on strong showing at World Lacrosse Championship

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The history of the University at Albany men's lacrosse program is rich with name like Lyle Thompson, Connor Fields and Blaze Riorden. But if there's one takeaway from the program's representation at the World Lacrosse Men's Championship, it's that the future of Great Danes lacrosse is in good hands. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "Playing against the best-of-the-best, and maybe doing well...maybe learning from my mistakes is something that I can't let slip by."That's a quote from UAlbany senior long-stick midfielder Jake Piseno just days before beginning pool play at the Championship with Team Haudenosaunee. Fast forward to last Saturday night...The above image is of Piseno at the conclusion of the Championship. He's holding plaques for his World Team selection and "Best Defender" honor. "Best Defender"...of the entire tournament. Piseno is 22 years old.Oh, and that thing hanging around his neck? I...

Moldova shootout suspect dies in custody, airport security probed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:52 GMT

A man accused of killing two security officials in a shootout last week at Moldova's main airport died of multiple gunshot wounds on Monday (3 July), as authorities in the ex-Soviet state ordered an enquiry into beefing up airport security.President Maia Sandu declared Tuesday (4 July) a day of mourning and ordered flags to be flown at half staff after last Friday's (30 June) incident. Posthumous medals were awarded to the two victims.An official statement, quoting police, announced the death of Rustam Asurov, 43, a native of Tajikistan, who seized a gun from a security officer after being refused entry to Moldova.He was accused of killing two officers and briefly taking hostages before being overpowered by a security team. He had suffered 10 gunshot wounds and never regained consciousness.Asurov had arrived in Chisinau from Istanbul and was being led away to an area of the airport to be put on a return flight - with five others refused entry - when shooting broke out.Prosecutors in...

Word Game: July 7, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:52 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — OBVIATES (OBVIATES: OB-vee-ates: Makes unnecessary.)Average mark 28 wordsTime limit 40 minutesCan you find 39 or more words in OBVIATES? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — MOTIVATE mate matte meat meta mite mitt moat mote motet motive move movie omit ovate tame team teat time tome tote totem iota item veto vomit vote atom emitTo 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. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at [email protected].

Ask Amy: I told the bride she was being rude, and now everyone’s mad

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:52 GMT

Dear Amy: My niece lives 10 states away and is getting married.Her invitation stated that my 17-year-old son was invited only to the wedding ceremony, not the reception.Related ArticlesAdvice | Ask Amy: I don’t want him giving my wife such extravagant gifts Advice | Ask Amy: Our real estate agent has become a scary stalker Advice | Ask Amy: The stay-at-home mom is clueless about my responsibilities Advice | Ask Amy: My husband sulks when I say we can’t afford these things Advice | Ask Amy: I’m sickened by my granddaughter’s cheerleading, and her parents won’t listen I told her that we would not be spending thousands of dollars (flights, hotel, rental car, gifts) for a 15-minute ceremony.Her response was, “You can come, and he can sit in the hotel.”I said that we were still not coming. And (I told her), “By the way — that was so rude.”Now her parents are angry, and others in ...