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Ask Amy: The bride has a ridiculous reason for barring this man from the wedding

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:38 GMT

Dear Amy: I never thought I would be coping with some silly wedding drama, but our daughter (out of state) is planning her wedding, and she would like to exclude one uncle (my sister’s husband) from attending.My sister and her husband are the only relatives who have actually visited with my daughter and her fiancé.As per my daughter, this uncle has not offended them personally; however, they fear that he has strong views, and that if he drinks he may say something upsetting to their guests.I know this exclusion will cause a lot of confusion and pain. My daughter will invite other aunts and uncles as couples.Although my husband and I are giving a substantial gift which will likely cover the wedding costs, we are not directly paying for the wedding, so this is not our decision.I am open to your advice. Sad MomDear Sad Mom: Your daughter need only read through any one of a thousand wedding advice sites, peruse her local bookstore’s wedding section, or – better yet – explore her o...

Harriette Cole: My son is emulating a misogynist YouTuber, and it has upset our household

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:38 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: My son has moved back into my home after getting a divorce from his wife of one year. He is 25 years old, and I feel his marriage failed due to his misogynistic comments. Over the past couple of years, he started watching a YouTuber who has been giving him these ideas.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: How do I rein in my friend, the rookie rebel? Advice | Harriette Cole: My girlfriend’s teeth have me worried Advice | Harriette Cole: Their comments about my baby are hurtful Advice | Harriette Cole: My teen just bought a house with her boyfriend, and I fear it will end badly Advice | Harriette Cole: This silly friction has ruined car trips for both of us If I’m honest, I also feel as if his actions are a result of my poor parenting. I am his mother, and I raised him to become the man he is today.Since moving in, he has been making my two daughters’ lives much more d...

How Beyoncé fans can prepare for a ‘flawless’ Renaissance Tour weekend at FedEx Field

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:38 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews Beyonce at FedEx Field (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); She’s the most decorated artist in Grammy history with an unprecedented 32 wins from a record 88 nominations.This Saturday and Sunday, Beyoncé brings her “Renaissance World Tour” to FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.We’re getting hyped by chatting with area folks who have tickets for this w...

Interface: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:38 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — ATLANTA (AP) — Interface Inc. (TILE) on Friday reported net income of $15.8 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Atlanta-based company said it had net income of 27 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 25 cents per share.The carpet tile company posted revenue of $329.6 million in the period.For the current quarter ending in September, Interface said it expects revenue in the range of $320 million to $330 million.The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $1.29 billion to $1.31 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TILE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TILESource

Divisive influencer Andrew Tate wins appeal in Romanian court to be released from house arrest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:38 GMT

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Divisive influencer Andrew Tate wins appeal in Romanian court to be released from house arrest.Source

Underwhelming U.S. team slumps into Women’s World Cup knockout game against familiar foe

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:38 GMT

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Frequent rivals Sweden and the United States will meet meet once again at the Women’s World Cup, but this time the stakes are tremendously higher. The two-time defending champion Americans are struggling heading into the round of 16 match on Sunday against the Swedes, who they have played often in both the World Cup and the Olympics. “We always find a way to play them in these big tournaments, so we know they’re a very good team. Every time that we play them it’s a massive battle,” U.S. captain Lindsey Horan said ahead of the match in Melbourne, Australia. The United States is vying for an unprecedented third consecutive World Cup title, but skirted into the knockout round with only one win in group play. The Americans were nearly eliminated by Portugal on Tuesday — a stoppage time blast from Ana Capeta hit the post to preserve a 0-0 draw that pushed the Americans through. The United States looks nothing like the team that won the 2015 a...

Magna: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:38 GMT

AURORA, Ontario (AP) — AURORA, Ontario (AP) — Magna International Inc. (MGA) on Friday reported second-quarter profit of $339 million.On a per-share basis, the Aurora, Ontario-based company said it had net income of $1.18. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and pretax expenses, came to $1.50 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.25 per share.The automotive supply company posted revenue of $10.98 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $10.2 billion.Magna expects full-year revenue in the range of $41.9 billion to $43.5 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MGA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MGASource

RLJ Lodging: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:38 GMT

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) on Thursday reported a key measure of profitability in its second quarter. The results topped Wall Street expectations.The Bethesda, Maryland-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $87.8 million, or 56 cents per share, in the period.The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for funds from operations of 53 cents per share.Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.The company said it had net income of $35.1 million, or 22 cents per share.The hotel real estate investment trust, based in Bethesda, Maryland, posted revenue of $357 million in the period, which did not meet Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $358.3 million.For the current quarter ending in September, RLJ Lodging expects its per-share funds from operations ...

Niger junta revokes military pacts with France

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:38 GMT

Niger putschists said Thursday they will end military cooperation deals with France, dealing a major blow to French efforts to combat terrorism in the Sahel region. Junta representative Amadou Abdramane late on Thursday read on national television a decision to revoke five military deals with France dating between 1977 and 2020, Reuters reported. France has about 1,500 troops in Niger under bilateral agreements between the two countries to fight Islamist terrorism in the Sahel region. The U.S. also has about 1,100 troops in the country and has spent $500 million to train and arm the Nigerien armed forces since 2012.The announcement comes a little over a week after a military coup ousted the country’s democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, who is currently under detention.The coup and subsequent revocation of military pacts have dealt a significant setback to the West and in particular to France and the U.S. as both countries consider Niger to be a strategic country and a ...

London’s Sadiq Khan moves to soften impact of clean air plan after backlash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:38 GMT

LONDON — Mayor of London Sadiq Khan moved to soften the impact of a city-wide emissions reduction scheme after a voter backlash saw the Labour Party fail to make a gain at a crucial by-election.The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) — which costs drivers of polluting vehicles £12.50 a day to enter — is set to expand to cover the whole of London from 29 August in a bid to tackle the city’s air pollution problem. Khan, Labour’s London mayor, on Friday launched a new £50 million fund intended to ease the impact of the scheme’s expansion on drivers.The funding means all Londoners with non-compliant cars and motorbikes will be eligible for £2,000 towards a new less-polluting vehicle, while businesses will receive a scrappage fee for vans of up to £7,000. In his announcement, Khan noted that 90 percent of cars driven in outer London are currently ULEZ-compliant, but said he was “determined to ensure no Londoner and no small business is left behind.”The expansion o...