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Wagner in Belarus

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:33 GMT

The Wagner Group in Belarus may become the source of a hybrid threat to EuropeThe mercenaries of the Wagner Group have redeployed to the territory of Belarus - the decision was made shortly after their failed campaign against Moscow. Contrary to the announced plan of their further deployment to Africa, which may still take place after further preparation, it is obvious that Putin has created a new hybrid threat to Europe - this time right on its eastern border. Well-armed and trained mercenaries with combat experience can endlessly terrorise the territories of Lithuania, Latvia, even Poland bordering Belarus. This is a new challenge for Europe, which requires an immediate response, IFBG, Dispatches.A new camp for the mercenary forces of the Wagner Group for 8,000 people was built near the town of Osipovichi in central Belarus. More than 2 thousand mercenaries are already on the territory of the republic, and the search for new recruits is ongoing. Obviously, this deci...

Bridge: July 25, 2023

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:33 GMT

The player we call “Secondhand Rose” showed up at my club today. When the lesson about “second hand low” on defense was taught, Rose must have been out with Jiggs the plumber.Rose was East. South’s bid of four spades suggested a strong five-card suit, and North rightly passed.West led the queen of hearts and continued. South ruffed and had only nine top tricks; he needed a club trick. If he drew trumps, leaving him with one at most, and led a club, the defense would force with a third heart lead, and South might never score a club trick.DOWN ONESo South led a trump to dummy (not best) and returned a club … and Secondhand Rose … with the ace! Rose then led the ace of hearts. South ruffed, drew trumps and ran the diamonds, but West won the last two tricks with the king of clubs and a heart.South succeeds if Rose ducks the first club. West takes the king and forces with a heart, but South draws trumps, runs the diamonds and leads a club. Rose m...

Ask Amy: We’ve had it with this couple’s disrespect toward us

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:33 GMT

Dear Amy: When my son married, his wife made it clear that he was too close to his mom (me) and that this must stop.She wants no part of us except for when she needs a babysitter.In spite of her attitude toward us, we have been very generous with them because we adore our three grandchildren and have a great relationship with them.We’ve paid for summer camp and all the extracurricular activities for the children, along with the down payment for their house.We are not allowed to buy the grandchildren gifts.I know I put up with too much disrespect from both of them for many years, just to be able to see the grandchildren.Recently our young granddaughter seemed proud about scores on tests that she took in school. When I asked my son about it he said, “It’s none of your business.”This was the last straw.My husband has had it and is done with them. I feel the same. But now they won’t let the children have contact with us. HurtingDear Hurting: Your son and his wife have used y...

Ada Hegerberg does not start Norway’s critical match against Switzerland at Women’s World Cup

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:33 GMT

HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — Norway striker and former Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg was seen walking back into the tunnel moments before her country’s Women’s World Cup match against Switzerland on Tuesday, despite being named to the starting lineup.Initially listed as a possible substitute for the match, Sophie Roman Haug started in Hegerberg’s place as Norway’s striker. The team’s official Twitter account quoted national team doctor Trygve Hunemo saying that “Ada Hegerberg got a feeling in the groin on the last sprint during the warm-up.”Last year’s European Championship marked Hegerberg’s return to international soccer after previously not appearing for Norway in five years. Following the 2017 European Championship, Hegerberg left the team in protest of the unequal treatment of the men’s and women’s squads by the Norwegian federation.Hegerberg has the most goals of any current Norwegian player (16) and has appeared for her country 32 times.___AP Women’s Worl...

Colombia coach misses Women’s World Cup win over South Korea, also suspended for Germany match

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:33 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — Colombia won its opening match of the Women’s World Cup 2-0 over South Korea as Las Cafeteras head coach Nelson Abadía served the first of a two-game suspension. Colombia’s manager since 2017, Abadía received a red card at the end of the 2022 Copa América Femenina final for arguing with a match official. A spokesman for CONMEBOL, the governing body for South America’s international tournaments, did not provide any other details about the incident.The red card was equivalent to a two-game suspension, which meant Colombia’s first two games in Group H at the global tournament. Abadía will also miss the game against Group H favorite Germany on Sunday.“He’s kind of like the dad of the team,” Colombian midfielder Elexa Bahr said. “But I don’t think it affected us at all. We all came to win the first game and that’s what we did.”Angelo Marsiglia is filling in for Abadía. “He was always there to provide us with the best conditions,” Colombian forward Linda Caicedo...

Stock market today: Global markets mixed after Chinese promise to support economy

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:33 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and Wall Street futures were mixed Tuesday after China’s ruling Communist Party promised to shore up its sagging economy ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting traders hope will announce this interest rate cycle’s final increase.London and Shanghai advanced while Tokyo and Paris retreated. Oil prices edged lower.Chinese leaders have promised measures to boost sluggish economic growth by supporting real estate sales and other struggling sectors but gave no details and didn’t mention possible stimulus spending.Any stimulus is “unlikely to be significant” while Beijing takes a “gradual and targeted approach,” Andrew McCaffery of Fidelity International said in a report.In early trading, the FTSE 100 in London rose 0.1% to 7,686.57. The CAC 40 in Paris lost less than 0.1% to 7,424.47 and the DAX in Frankfurt shed less than 0.1% to 16,186.36.On Wall Street, the future for the benchmark S&P 500 was 0.15% higher ahead of Wednesday’...

Australians confident in squad depth despite Sam Kerr’s injury at Women’s World Cup

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:33 GMT

Brisbane, Australia (AP) — Having the Women’s World Cup on home soil has given Australia’s team the confidence it can contend for the title even without star striker Sam Kerr on the field.The Chelsea forward and Australian captain missed the Matildas’ opening game last week because of a calf muscle injury that will also keep her sidelined for Thursday’s Group B game against Nigeria. And perhaps longer than that.The Matildas are pitching it as a chance to show the depth of their squad.“I think we could play any one of us right now in the starting 11 and it would be the same as what we do on the training pitch,” midfielder Tameka Yallop said from Australia’s team camp in Brisbane. “So I think everyone has that ability and capability to step up and be a star at any point.”Steph Catley, wearing the captain’s armband in place of Kerr, converted a penalty kick for co-host Australia’s 1-0 opening win over Ireland. Despite the win, the Matildas’ offense struggl...

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:33 GMT

GUADALAJARA JALISCO, Mexico (AP) — GUADALAJARA JALISCO, Mexico (AP) — Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV (PAC) on Monday reported net income of $145.1 million in its second quarter.The Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico-based company said it had net income of $2.87 per share.The airport facilities manager posted revenue of $487.6 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PAC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PACSource

Controladora Vuela: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:33 GMT

SANTA FE, Mexico (AP) — SANTA FE, Mexico (AP) — Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB. de CV (VLRS) on Monday reported net income of $6 million in its second quarter.The Santa Fe, Mexico-based company said it had profit of 5 cents per share.The operator of low-cost airline Volaris posted revenue of $782 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on VLRS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/VLRSSource

Logitech: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:33 GMT

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Logitech International SA (LOGI) on Monday reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $62.7 million.On a per-share basis, the Lausanne, Switzerland-based company said it had profit of 39 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 65 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 47 cents per share.The maker of keyboards, webcams and other computer accessories posted revenue of $974.5 million in the period, which also beat Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $916.7 million.Logitech expects full-year revenue in the range of $3.8 billion to $4 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LOGI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LOGISource