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5 killed in explosion at rocket and explosives factory in Turkey

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:37:07 GMT

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — An explosion at a rocket and explosives factory has killed five workers, Turkey’s defense ministry said.The explosion occurred early on Saturday in the district of Elmadag, on the outskirts of the capital, Ankara.The cause of the explosion was not immediately known.The Associated Press

Daily horoscope for June 10, 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:37:07 GMT

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Pisces.Happy Birthday for Saturday, June 10, 2023:You love glamour, the arts and intense unions. You also love to schmooze and be active and in the thick of things. This is a year of change for you, which means you have to be courageous and stay flexible. Seek out new opportunities! Open any door!ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★Behind-the-scenes discussions for research might ultimately boost your income. Pay attention! You also might dream up or hear from someone else about new and better ways to use something that you already own. Perhaps you can repurpose it or combine it with something. Tonight: Make plans.TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★Be careful, because it’s easy to become obsessed with things today. Or perhaps you can’t get a song out of your head, like “I Shot the Sheriff.” This quality will also make you persuasive with ideas that you value. You actually might hav...

Common values and common interests: 50 years of Bangladesh-EU Partnership celebrated in dance

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:37:07 GMT

Bangladesh and the European Union completed 50 years of their diplomatic relations in 2023. As a mark of celebration, the Embassy of Bangladesh in Brussels showcased a vibrant display of Bangladeshi culture, colours, tradition and history through dance at the Bozar Centre for Fine Arts in Brussels.It was a joyous occasion but also a significant one, with the European External Action Service confirming that it was ready to negotiate a new comprehensive partnership agreement with the country that has become the economic miracle of South Asia, writes Political Editor Nick Powell.The dancing was spectacular indeed. Six dancers had travelled specially from Dhaka to mark 50 years of Bangladesh-EU relations with a moving and impressive interpretation of their country’s history, of the country’s partnership with the EU, followed by a celebration of the rich ...

Miss Manners: I’m insulted when they imply my profession makes me a monster

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:37:07 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a small-animal veterinarian. Often, when people hear of my career, they coo, “Oh, I wanted to be a vet too, but I’m just too tenderhearted.” Sometimes they’ll follow up with a horrified whisper: “All that euthanasia! How can you do it? Don’t you feel horrible?”Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: Would this combo party be too peculiar? And what about gifts? Advice | Miss Manners: They ram my shopping cart and then just stare at me Advice | Miss Manners: Whose fault is this distressing situation with my pants? Advice | Miss Manners: He’s my husband, not my brother, and why are you even asking? Advice | Miss Manners: Am I really being perverse not to have my DNA tested? Miss M, this makes me feel like a monster.I am proud to be able to offer animals a good death and end their suffering. When people call me to euthanize their pets, th...

Dear Abby: Our poker wives’ group has been hijacked by a pious new member

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:37:07 GMT

DEAR ABBY: Recently, I started a group dinner for the wives of my husband’s poker buddies.It started out well. However, a newer member of the group has instigated praying in the restaurant, including holding hands while we do it. This is not my style, nor is it for some of the others.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: My mausoleum plan has alienated my children Advice | Dear Abby: The bride is afraid her cringey grandma will be an embarrassment Advice | Dear Abby: I’m too old to deal with this new nonsense from my husband Advice | Dear Abby: Am I being childish about this workplace snub? Advice | Dear Abby: Nobody else sees how scary my sister is, and I want to cry We feel we are being held hostage to her request, and we’re not sure how to put a stop to this display.I’m private about my spiritual life, and another group member is agnostic. Can you please advise me on a tactful wa...

Turkey’s defense ministry says 5 killed in explosion at a rocket and explosives factory

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:37:07 GMT

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s defense ministry says 5 killed in explosion at a rocket and explosives factory.Source

Una cadena de sushi demanda por US$ 480.000 a un estudiante que lamió una botella de salsa de soja

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:37:07 GMT

(CNN) — Una cadena de restaurantes de sushi decidió demandar a un estudiante de secundaria por 67 millones de yenes (US$ 480.000) después de que unas imágenes en las redes sociales le mostraran lamiéndose el dedo y tocando un plato de sushi cuando pasaba por delante de él en la cinta transportadora, informó la agencia de televisión pública japonesa.Akindo Sushiro Co., que gestiona la cadena de restaurantes Sushiro, afirma haber sufrido una fuerte caída de clientes después de que las imágenes de sus acciones en un establecimiento Sushiro de la ciudad de Gifu se hicieran virales, según la cadena japonesa NHK.En las imágenes del estudiante también se le veía lamiendo una botella de salsa de soja y una taza que luego volvía a colocar en una pila común.El breve clip fue ampliamente compartido en Japón y forma parte de una serie de videos similares —incluso en algunos de los competidores de Sushiro— que contribuyeron a dar origen al término “terrorismo del sushi”.El térm...

New York plays Dallas following Ionescu’s 37-point game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:37:07 GMT

Dallas Wings (4-3, 4-0 Western Conference) at New York Liberty (5-2, 4-2 Eastern Conference)New York; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: New York faces the Dallas Wings after Sabrina Ionescu scored 37 points in the New York Liberty’s 106-83 win against the Atlanta Dream.New York finished 16-20 overall with a 9-9 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Liberty averaged 79.6 points per game last season, 12.4 on free throws and 29.1 from deep.Dallas went 18-18 overall last season while going 10-8 on the road. The Wings averaged 82.9 points per game while shooting 43.5% from the field and 34.3% from behind the arc last season.INJURIES: Liberty: None listed.Wings: Lou Lopez Senechal: out (knee), Diamond DeShields: out (knee).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Seattle and Washington meet in non-conference showdown

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:37:07 GMT

Washington Mystics (3-3, 2-2 Eastern Conference) at Seattle Storm (1-4, 1-3 Western Conference)Seattle; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Seattle and Washington play in non-conference action.Seattle finished 22-14 overall with a 13-5 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Storm averaged 82.5 points per game last season, 33.0 in the paint, 17.1 off of turnovers and 12.0 on fast breaks.Washington finished 22-14 overall with a 10-8 record on the road a season ago. The Mystics averaged 16.5 points off of turnovers, 9.1 second chance points and 22.6 bench points last season.INJURIES: Storm: None listed.Mystics: Myisha Hines-Allen: out (knee).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Las Vegas faces Chicago in non-conference matchup

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:37:07 GMT

Chicago Sky (5-3, 2-3 Eastern Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (7-1, 4-0 Western Conference)Las Vegas; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Las Vegas Aces host the Chicago Sky in out-of-conference action.Las Vegas finished 13-5 at home last season while going 26-10 overall. The Aces averaged 14.6 points off of turnovers, 8.9 second chance points and 12.9 bench points last season.Chicago finished 26-10 overall last season while going 12-6 on the road. The Sky averaged 15.2 points off of turnovers, 9.3 second chance points and 22.6 bench points last season.INJURIES: Aces: None listed.Sky: Ruthy Hebard: out (personal), Isabelle Harrison: out (knee), Rebekah Gardner: out (foot), Morgan Bertsch: out (ankle).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source