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Horoscopes July 18, 2023: Vin Diesel, win the respect and support you require

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:01 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chace Crawford, 38; Priyanka Chopra, 41; Kristen Bell, 43; Vin Diesel, 56.Happy Birthday: Lift any barriers holding you back and prepare to forge ahead enthusiastically. Act, live up to your promises and influence those searching for a better lifestyle. Don’t make unnecessary physical changes or give a false impression to the people you want to impress. Be yourself, follow through with your plans, and let your charm and intelligence win the respect and support you require to reach your goal. Your numbers are 6, 13, 17, 25, 36, 40, 44.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Let your actions send an encouraging message to others to pitch in and help. Get involved in an event that makes you feel passionate about a cause and hopeful about the future. Mix business with pleasure, and you’ll connect with someone interesting. 5 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Reevaluate along the way, and you’ll make better decisions. Concentrate on what’s necessary i...

Ask Amy: Should I put this purse back next time I clean their house?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:01 GMT

Dear Amy: My daughter-in-law is extremely close to her family and although she tries to show affection for us, it’s only out of obligation.Related ArticlesAdvice | Ask Amy: It turns out my kind and loving wife is a mean drunk Advice | Ask Amy: I worked hard for my degree, and my mother-in-law turned it into a joke Advice | Ask Amy: It was a great party, but it will be awkward when we next see these people Advice | Ask Amy: Should I let it go, or tell my co-workers how annoyed I am? Advice | Ask Amy: I want to tell them I’m not an irredeemable pothead A few years ago, I purchased a very expensive handbag (which I couldn’t afford) as a Christmas gift for her. On occasions I’ve been asked to clean their house, and while cleaning I’ve seen the handbag in her closet.This past Christmas, I received the same bag from her.It is obvious what transpired: While she and my son bought luxuriou...

Harriette Cole: It bugs me when they assume I’m privileged

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:01 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: My parents separated when I was much younger. Growing up, I had one wealthy parent and one low-income parent, and I was raised by the latter.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: How can I get invited to the good parties? Advice | Harriette Cole: My mom takes money from my bank account to give to my siblings Advice | Harriette Cole: Everyone wants my success tips, but they don’t really care about me Advice | Harriette Cole: Should I take my kids all this way to see their flaky father? Advice | Harriette Cole: My friend hit my car while he was helping me move. Who pays for it? I find it frustrating when people make assumptions that I grew up spoiled just because of my wealthy parent. It hurts me to think that people might perceive me as privileged when that’s not my reality.I find it rude to assume anyone’s financial status, really. I usually let people make their assu...

Former Northwestern football players hire civil rights attorney to investigate hazing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:01 GMT

FILE - Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Northwestern has fired Fitzgerald Monday, July 10, 2023, amid a hazing scandal that called into question his leadership of the program and damaged the university's reputation after it mishandled its response to the allegations. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)(AP/Carlos Osorio) FILE - Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Northwestern has fired Fitzgerald Monday, July 10, 2023, amid a hazing scandal that called into question his leadership of the program and dama...

Mercantile Bank: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:01 GMT

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Mercantile Bank Corp. (MBWM) on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $20.4 million.The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based bank said it had earnings of $1.27 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.11 per share.The holding company for Mercantile Bank of Michigan posted revenue of $73.6 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $55.2 million, also beating Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $52.4 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MBWM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MBWMSource

Novartis: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:01 GMT

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Novartis AG (NVS) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $2.32 billion.The Basel, Switzerland-based company said it had net income of $1.11 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.83 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.68 per share.The drugmaker posted revenue of $13.62 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $13.2 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NVS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NVSSource

Después de meses de investigación, las autoridades de Oregón ahora creen que las muertes de cuatro mujeres jóvenes están conectadas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:01 GMT

(CNN) — Después de meses de indagaciones y múltiples investigaciones, las autoridades del noroeste de Oregón ahora creen que las misteriosas muertes de cuatro mujeres jóvenes están conectadas, anunció este lunes la Oficina del Fiscal de Distrito del Condado de Multnomah.Los cuerpos de las cuatro mujeres, de edades comprendidas entre los 22 y los 31 años, fueron descubiertos a principios de este año, y el médico forense del estado aún no ha determinado la causa y la forma de sus muertes, dijo la oficina del fiscal de distrito en un comunicado.Las mujeres fueron identificadas como Kristin Smith, de 22 años; Ashley Real, de 22; Charity Lynn Perry, de 24 años, y Bridget Leann (Ramsay) Webster, de 31 años, según el comunicado. Los cuatro tienen vínculos con Portland.Las autoridades han entrevistado a varias personas en relación con los casos y han identificado a “al menos una persona de interés” que está vinculada a las cuatro mujeres, según el comunicado. No se han presentado carg...

Man injured after shots fired at Pembroke Park gas station; stray bullets hit nearby home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:01 GMT

A man was injured after a shooting at a Racetrac gas station led to a nearby home being struck by stray bullets. According to the Pembroke Park Police Department, the shooting occurred late Monday night when an adult male was shot at the Racetrac gas station. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, managed to transport himself to a local hospital for medical attention.A witness at the scene reported hearing approximately 20 gunshots and saw a blue car flee from the gas station area, but the hail of bullets did not remain confined to the gas station. The woman who lives across the street from the gas station said some rounds penetrated the walls and windows of her home.“I thought I was gonna die because I thought it was a roach or something, but no, it was a shot that came into the house,” she said. “My husband told me, ‘It’s a shooting, they’re shooting, get down, get down.’ That was scary, scary, scary. I don’t want to live...

Firefighters extinguishing blaze in flea market area of Lauderhill Swap Shop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:01 GMT

Emergency crews rushed to the scene of a one-alarm fire that erupted near a bustling flea market in Lauderhill, Tuesday morning. According to the Lauderhill Fire Department, the blaze ignited at approximately 4:30 a.m. when multiple containers caught fire near the flea market, located at 3291 W. Sunrise Blvd.When fire crews arrived, they immediately got to work to control the flames. No injuries or transports have been reported. As the fire officials worked to extinguish the fire, they said that it was too early to determine the precise cause of the blaze. An investigation into the cause of the blaze is underway.Residents are reminded to adhere to any instructions issued by local authorities to ensure safety during this time.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Princess Diana’s famous ‘black sheep’ sweater is going up for auction

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:01 GMT

(CNN) — Princess Diana left behind a vast style legacy, and soon enthusiasts will be able to bid for one of her most famous looks.The celebrated “black sheep” sweater first worn by Lady Diana Spencer at a polo match in 1981 when she was engaged to the now King Charles III will headline Sotheby’s Fashion Icons auction in New York and online between August 31 and September 14.The original sweater, which is expected to fetch $50,000 to $80,000 when it goes on sale for the first time ever, will be on display at the auction house from September 7, the start of New York Fashion Week, according to Sotheby’s.“This exceptional garment, meticulously preserved, carries the whispers of Princess Diana’s grace, charm, and her keen eye for fashion,” said Cynthia Houlton, Sotheby’s global head of fashion and accessories, in a press release on Monday.“It’s an honor to offer this historic sweater in our inaugural Fashion Icons auction, placing it in dialogue with other memorable and culturally import...