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Ask Amy: Exclusion brings out the worst in in-laws

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:57 GMT

Dear Amy: When our son and his wife announced their pregnancy (our first grandchild) it was at an event held at her folks’ house. They announced that her mother was going to be a grandmother for a fourth time, completely leaving us out and never mentioning us, even though we were there.Later, we had a talk with them. We told them that we were upset about how the announcement was made, but we understood that they didn’t mean to hurt us.We asked them to please keep in mind that their child will have two sets of grandparents.They seemed genuinely stunned and were very sorry. We forgave them, moved on, and never mentioned the episode to anyone.Her mother became more distant and cold toward us. It seems that our daughter-in-law related this episode to her mother.A few months later, when the kids announced the baby’s name, it was again a showcase only on her parents. We were not acknowledged.I must have looked hurt. Her parents then exploded at us, threatening violence and cal...

Q3 2023: Business bankruptcies down, registrations up

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:57 GMT

In the third quarter of 2023, the number of bankruptcy declarations of EU businesses decreased by 5.8% compared with the previous quarter. Overall, the number of bankruptcy declarations in 2023 has been higher since the pre-pandemic period (i.e. the fourth quarter of 2019). In the same period, registrations of new businesses slightly increased for the third quarter in a row. Compared with the second quarter of this year, they went up by 0.7%. Generally, the number of business registrations in the second and third quarters of 2023 has been higher than in the 2015-2022 period. This information comes from data on business registrations and bankruptcies published by Eurostat today. Since February 2023, the Eurostat database also includes monthly data on business registrations and bankruptcies for countries that transmit monthly information voluntarily.This article presents a handful of findings from the more detailed Statistics Explained article. Source dataset: sts_rb_qBankruptcie...

The seven most expensive homes reported sold in Saratoga in the week of Nov. 13

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:57 GMT

A house that sold for $5.6 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Saratoga in the past two weeks.In total, seven residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $3.3 million. The average price per square foot ended up at $1,241.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded from the week of November 6 to the week of Nov. 19 even if the property may have been sold earlier.7. $1.6 million, condominium in the 12600 block of Biarritz LaneThe sale of the condominium in the 12600 block of Biarritz Lane in Saratoga has been finalized. The price was $1,575,000, and the new owners took over the condominium in October. The condominium was built in 1986 and has a living area of 1,988 square feet. The price per square foot was $792. The condominium features three bedrooms and three bathrooms.Biarritz Lane6. $1.7 million, condominium in the 20500 block of Oak Cre...

Eruption of Papua New Guinea volcano subsides though thick ash is billowing 3 miles into the sky

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:57 GMT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An eruption of Papua New Guinea’s tallest volcano that raised regional tsunami fears subsided Tuesday, but thick ash still billowed into the sky and coated roofs and palm trees nearby.One of the South Pacific nation’s most active volcanoes, Mount Ulawun erupted on Monday, spewing ash as high as 15 kilometers (50,000 feet).Papua New Guinea’s Geohazards Management Division said while the eruption had been downgraded since Monday from the maximum alert level, there were no signs that it was ending.The eruption on the remote northeastern island of New Britain attracted international attention when Japanese authorities announced they were assessing whether tsunami waves could reach the Izu and Ogasawara islands.But several volcanologists doubt that Ulawun will ever pose such a threat. Papua New Guinea’s division said the threat was “nil.”Brad Scott, a volcanologist with the New Zealand research institute GNS Science, said the “tsunami risk is incredibly minor” ...

Hibbett: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:57 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Hibbett, Inc. (HIBB) on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $25.5 million.On a per-share basis, the Birmingham, Alabama-based company said it had net income of $2.05.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.13 per share.The sporting goods retailer posted revenue of $431.9 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $415.8 million.Hibbett expects full-year earnings to be $8 to $8.30 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on HIBB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HIBBSource

Nasty weather expected Tuesday ahead of Thanksgiving holiday weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:57 GMT

Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM for traffic and weather news on the 8s.Don’t start packing up the car just yet. Some nasty weather is headed to the D.C. region ahead of a week of heavy traffic and holiday travel. Here’s what you need to know.A storm alert is in effect for Tuesday as an upwards of 2 inches of rain can be expected, according to 7News chief meteorologist Veronica Johnson.Rain will begin to form around 7 a.m. Tuesday and last through Wednesday morning.Temperatures will peak in the mid-50s late Tuesday but with areas of moderate to heavy winds gusting over 30 miles per hour, you might need to sport a heavy coat.A coastal flood warning is in effect for Anne Arundel County, Maryland, per the National Weather Service until 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Gale force winds “especially on the waters surrounding southern Maryland” will last through Tuesday evening.Meanwhile, a winter weather advisory has been posted for parts of weste...

Lowe’s: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:57 GMT

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Lowe’s Cos. (LOW) on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $1.77 billion.The Mooresville, North Carolina-based company said it had profit of $3.06 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 15 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $3.05 per share.The home improvement retailer posted revenue of $20.47 billion in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Twelve analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $20.97 billion.Lowe’s expects full-year earnings in the range of $13.20 to $13.60 per share, with revenue in the range of $87 billion to $89 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LOW at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LOWSource

Dycom Industries: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:57 GMT

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dycom Industries Inc. (DY) on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $83.7 million.The Palm Beach Gardens, Florida-based company said it had profit of $2.82 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.77 per share.The provider of specialty contracting services posted revenue of $1.14 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.07 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on DY at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DYSource

Legos, Barbie and Hot Wheels among most popular toys this holiday season, survey says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:57 GMT

The holiday shopping season begins in earnest later this week with clothing, gift cards and toys at the top of many’s lists.A survey for the National Retail Federation found that 74% of consumers plan to shop over the five-day Thanksgiving holiday weekend.The survey found 56% of consumers said that clothing is on their holiday shopping list, 44% said they would be buying gift cards and 37% said that toys are in their shopping plans.Some shoppers strolling by storefronts on Bethesda Avenue in Bethesda, Maryland, on Monday evening said their shopping plans will include a mix of both online purchases and store visits.“I would go online first … try to get any good bargains and deals and then second … to finish off the shopping, I would wait until the last minute and try to pick up everything else that I didn’t get,” said Tiya Cross, of Bethesda, who said his holiday shopping list includes four children plus grandchildren.Legos, Barbie and Hot Wheels a...

NFL teams should take stock of Jerry Jones finally letting Jimmy Johnson into Cowboys ring of fame

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:57 GMT

With Jerry Jones finally letting Jimmy Johnson into the Dallas Cowboys ring of honor next month, it’s time to take stock of any remaining glaring omissions by NFL teams that give esteemed organization figures their flowers by naming them to their hall of fame, ring of honor or other circle of celebration.Men like Larry Fitzgerald, Tony Gonzalez, Bernie Kosar and Demaryius Thomas.Teams all have their own protocols, processes, criteria and even waiting periods for these honors. Some of the exclusions aren’t necessarily oversights or miscalculations and many may follow in Johnson’s footsteps soon enough.Jones announced Sunday that Johnson will go into the Cowboys ring of honor on Dec. 30 when the Cowboys host the Detroit Lions.Johnson led the Cowboys to back-to-back Super Bowls in the 1992 and 1993 seasons during his five-year tenure in Dallas, but the relationship between the two men who played football together at Arkansas in the 1960s deteriorated with a bitter feu...