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Dear Abby: She caused me so much pain, and now she wants back in my life

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:00:18 GMT

DEAR ABBY: When I was in middle school, my mother made many poor decisions that culminated in her incarceration and a rather unpleasant boyfriend.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: He won’t buy a bed. Should I date him anyway? Advice | Dear Abby: I’m offended that my friend doesn’t want my medical advice Advice | Dear Abby: Am I right that life is too short to stay with my unpredictable husband? Advice | Dear Abby: My husband ruins every vacation. Can I leave him home? Advice | Dear Abby: Why do they think I should give up my barstool for them? After she was released, she still didn’t show up for any significant milestones in my or my siblings’ lives.Now that I have kids of my own, I feel I have more perspective on my mother’s choices — and it’s not a flattering picture.Hearing about the poor decisions she continues to make gets me so upset that a phone ca...

Gun laws and mental health: Fairfax and Montgomery counties explain their approaches

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:00:18 GMT

Montgomery County, Maryland, Council President Evan Glass introduces the Suicide Awareness and Firearm Education Act on Sept. 26, 2023. (Courtesy Evan Glass) Montgomery County, Maryland, Council President Evan Glass introduces the Suicide Awareness and Firearm Education Act on Sept. 26, 2023. (Courtesy Evan Glass) From firearm legislation to focusing on mental health, two D.C.-area jurisdictions are finding different approaches to tackle the growing number of gun deaths in the region.During Suicide Prevention Month, Fairfax County, Virginia, reported new data on its “red flag law,” while officials in nearby Montgomery County, Maryland, propose a bill designed to tackle mental health and gun violence.Mo...

Player of the Week: Watkins Mill’s Kayon Prather

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:00:18 GMT

(new Image()).src = "https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384&cid=c2ffed0c-3624-46c0-b10f-97c976d290a3";cnx.cmd.push(function() { cnx({ playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: "87d3e8b5-30b3-4feb-bce0-042cd8b7cd0b"}).render("6ee6f52cd84e4c1d9ded8061fe2fada1"); });Watkins Mill sophomore football player Kayon Prather doesn’t look like your typical running back. At 6 feet and 260 pounds, he appears better suited for his position on other side of the ball: defensive end, where he focused much of his energy in the season’s first three games.But a change in offensive strategy put Prather in a better position to succeed on both sides of the ball this past Friday. And he took full advantage. Prather rushed eight times for 127 yards and four touchdowns on offense and made four tackles for loss with two sacks on defense as the Wolverines ended one of the region’s longest losing streaks, beating Wheaton 27-13, for the first win...

Capuozzo, Garbisi and Allan shifted by Italy again for All Blacks match at Rugby World Cup

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:00:18 GMT

LYON, France (AP) — Key Italy backs Tommaso Allan, Paolo Garbisi and Ange Capuozzo were rearranged again for the Rugby World Cup match against New Zealand on Friday.The game is a must-win for both in the race for a quarterfinal berth from Pool A. Italy has never beaten the All Blacks.Allan, Garbisi and Capuozzo were at 10, 12 and 15 — their club or natural positions — against Uruguay last week.But coach Kieran Crowley on Wednesday put Allan back at fullback, Capuozzo on the wing, and Garbisi at flyhalf.Lock Dino Lamb, scrumhalf Stephen Varney and inside center Luca Morisi were also back as starters after Uruguay was overcome 38-17 from 17-7 down at halftime last week.The changes mean Italy was restored almost to the side which won its opening match against Namibia 52-8. The only difference was Saracen’s Marco Riccioni at tighthead prop instead of Benetton’s Simone Ferrari, who was in the reserves.The bench was also freshened with the introduction of Hame Faiva, props Iva...

Los sindicatos culinarios y de camareros de Las Vegas votan a favor de autorizar una huelga

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:00:18 GMT

(CNN) — El Sindicato de Trabajadores Culinarios Local 226 y el Sindicato de Camareros Local 165 votaron este martes a favor de autorizar una huelga, dijeron en un post en X, antes conocido como Twitter.Los miembros votaron en un 95% a favor de la autorización de una huelga en Las Vegas, dijeron los sindicatos. La dirección del sindicato está ahora autorizada a convocar una huelga, pero las negociaciones con varios hoteles continuarán la próxima semana, dijeron.Termina la huelga de guionistas de Hollywood tras 148 díasLos dos sindicatos representan a 60.000 trabajadores en Las Vegas y Reno, y 53.000 trabajadores tenían derecho a votar en la autorización de huelga de este martes, según un comunicado de los sindicatos. Aproximadamente 40.000 miembros están trabajando bajo un contrato expirado que había terminado a principios de este mes, dijeron.Reno no participa en la votación de autorización de la huelga.Los sindicatos piden, entre otras cosas, mejores salarios, una reducción d...

Rex Heuermann, acusado de matar a 3 de las Cuatro de Gilgo, comparecerá ante un tribunal

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:00:18 GMT

(CNN) — El sospechoso de los asesinatos de Gilgo Beach, Rex Heuermann, deberá comparecer este miércoles ante un tribunal de Nueva York para una vista sobre su caso, en el que se ha declarado inocente de asesinato por la muerte de tres mujeres hace más de una década.El descubrimiento de los restos de las mujeres cerca uno del otro en diciembre de 2010 en una playa de Long Island, y los asesinatos de otras personas en la zona, atrajo la atención nacional y provocó la búsqueda de un posible asesino en serie.Heuermann, un consultor de arquitectura de 59 años de Massapequa Park, fue detenido hace dos meses y está acusado de tres cargos de asesinato en primer grado en relación con las muertes de Melissa Barthelemy en 2009 y Megan Waterman y Amber Costello en 2010, según la fiscalía del condado de Suffolk.Se ha declarado inocente a través de su abogado.¿Quiénes son las cuatro mujeres asesinadas en Gilgo Beach?Heuermann se espera que asista a la audiencia de estado de la mañana de est...

Giants and Padres meet in series rubber match

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:00:18 GMT

San Diego Padres (78-80, third in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (78-80, fourth in the NL West)San Francisco; Wednesday, 9:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Matt Waldron (1-3, 4.58 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 29 strikeouts); Giants: Sean Manaea (7-6, 4.43 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 120 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Giants -110, Padres -110; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series.San Francisco has a 44-33 record in home games and a 78-80 record overall. The Giants are 31-14 in games when they hit two or more home runs.San Diego has gone 34-43 on the road and 78-80 overall. Padres hitters have a collective .330 on-base percentage, the seventh-best percentage in MLB play.The teams square off Wednesday for the 13th time this season. The Padres lead the season series 7-5.TOP PERFORMERS: Wilmer Flores has 22 doubles and 22 home runs for the Giants. LaMonte Wade Jr is 6-for-26 with a...

Mets bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Marlins

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:00:18 GMT

Miami Marlins (81-75, third in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (71-85, fourth in the NL East)New York; Wednesday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Braxton Garrett (0-0); Mets: TBDFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Marlins -130, Mets +110; over/under is 7 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets will try to stop a four-game skid when they play the Miami Marlins.New York is 71-85 overall and 39-36 at home. The Mets have hit 205 total home runs to rank fifth in the NL.Miami is 81-75 overall and 35-40 in road games. The Marlins have gone 62-35 in games when they record at least eight hits.The teams meet Wednesday for the 11th time this season. The Mets lead the season series 7-3.TOP PERFORMERS: Francisco Lindor has 33 doubles, two triples and 27 home runs while hitting .250 for the Mets. Mark Vientos is 10-for-39 with three home runs over the past 10 games.Jorge Soler leads the Marlins with 36 home runs while slugging .512. Luis Arraez is 16-for-40 with a double, four home runs and six ...

Cubs aim to end 6-game road slide, play the Braves

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:00:18 GMT

Chicago Cubs (82-75, second in the NL Central) vs. Atlanta Braves (101-56, first in the NL East)Atlanta; Wednesday, 7:20 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Jameson Taillon (8-10, 5.24 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 134 strikeouts); Braves: Darius Vines (1-0, 4.40 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, nine strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -159, Cubs +135; over/under is 10 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs will look to break their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Atlanta Braves.Atlanta has gone 49-27 in home games and 101-56 overall. The Braves have a 76-8 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.Chicago is 82-75 overall and 37-39 on the road. The Cubs have a 57-19 record in games when they scored at least five runs.The matchup Wednesday is the fifth time these teams square off this season. The season series is tied 2-2.TOP PERFORMERS: Ozzie Albies has 30 doubles, four triples and 32 home runs for the Braves. Ronald Acuna Jr. is 16-for-45 with two doubles, a tripl...

Outman leads Dodgers against the Rockies after 4-hit outing

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:00:18 GMT

Los Angeles Dodgers (97-60, first in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (57-100, fifth in the NL West)Denver; Wednesday, 8:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Emmet Sheehan (3-1, 5.13 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 54 strikeouts); Rockies: Noah Davis (0-3, 8.77 ERA, 1.91 WHIP, 22 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Dodgers -215, Rockies +178; over/under is 12 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Colorado Rockies after James Outman’s four-hit game on Tuesday.Colorado has gone 35-41 at home and 57-100 overall. Rockies hitters are batting a collective .248, which ranks ninth in the NL.Los Angeles is 97-60 overall and 44-32 on the road. The Dodgers have gone 74-26 in games when they record at least eight hits.The teams meet Wednesday for the 12th time this season. The Dodgers are up 9-2 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Ryan McMahon has 30 doubles, three triples, 23 home runs and 70 RBI for the Rockies. Nolan Jones is 15-for-30 with two doubles, three home runs and five...