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Dear Abby: Co-worker insists on grabbing the check

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:21:44 GMT

Dear Abby: I have a colleague who has become an amazing friend over the last few years. We plan dinner dates or work conferences periodically, and we also try to book spa appointments together when we have vacation time.“Sandy” is everything a person would want in a friend. However, when we go out to eat, she usually insists on paying for my meal. She has also prepaid some of my spa appointments. When this pattern first started, I was a little put off, but I appreciated her generosity — maybe a little selfishly — because it saved me money. But now I feel constantly indebted to her because I can never seem to return the favor.When I insist on paying for myself, we argue and bicker. Sandy says she wants to show her appreciation for my partnership at work. She also explains that I have children (who are assumedly expensive) whereas she is childless. She justifies it by rationalizing that her husband makes an impressive salary. They are comfortable, but not extra...

Laugh it up with comedian Ali Wong in San Diego

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:21:44 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Comedian Ali Wong will be wrapping up her 19-city comedy tour in San Diego, according to Live Nation officials.Known for her comedy specials Baby Cobra, Hard Knock Wife and Emmy-nominated Don Wong, the comic is set to make her final stop at the San Diego Civic Theatre on Friday, Sept. 1, at 7 p.m., the press release stated. Dump day: How to dispose of unwanted items for free this week The comedy tour kicks off on Apr. 24 at the Tabernacle in Atlanta and then continues to other California cities including Wheatland, Thousand Oaks and Long Beach.Wong, who has a New York Times Bestselling-book called Dear Girls, is also releasing her next project Beef with A24 on Netflix in April.

Trump’s VP? Some in GOP already jockeying for consideration

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:21:44 GMT

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Trips to Mar-a-Lago. Glowing speeches. Front-row seats at major events.The first Republican presidential primaries are nearly a year away and the candidate field is unsettled. But already, a shadow contest of another sort is underway with several Republicans openly jockeying to position themselves as potential running mates to Donald Trump, the early front-runner for the nomination.“A lot of people are right now auditioning,” Trump boasted to supporters in Florida last month.The mere mention of a running mate this early in the process is a departure from the traditional timeline of presidential primaries, where candidates typically spend the opening months of a campaign introducing themselves to voters and sharing their visions for the country. But as a former president, Trump needs no introduction and is eager to project an air of inevitability around his campaign, particularly as attention builds around Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is widely seen as his tou...

With Saudi deals, US, China battle for influence in Mideast

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:21:44 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a matter of days, Saudi Arabia carried out blockbuster agreements with the world’s two leading powers, signing a Chinese-facilitated deal aimed at restoring diplomatic ties with its arch-nemesis Iran and announcing a massive contract to buy commercial planes from U.S. manufacturer Boeing.The two announcements spurred speculation that the Saudis were laying their marker as a dominant economic and geopolitical force with the flexibility to play Beijing and Washington off each other. They also cast China in an unfamiliar leading role in Middle Eastern politics. And they raised questions about whether the U.S.-Saudi relationship — frosty for much of the first two years of President Joe Biden’s term — has reached a détente.But as the Biden administration takes stock of the moment, officials are pushing back against the notion that the developments amount to a shift in the dynamics of the U.S.-China competition in the Middle East. The White House scoffs at the i...

$250,000 reward offered for missing California girl whose mother was found murdered

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:21:44 GMT

Authorities are offering a $250,000 reward for information on a missing girl whose mother was found murdered in San Francisco in 2016.The missing girl, Arianna Fitts, now 9 years old, went missing on April 5, 2016, when she was only 2 years old after her mother, Nicole “Nikki” Fitts was found murdered.An age progression image of how Arianna might look today was released by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC).Age progressed photo of how 9-year-old Arianna might look in 2023 from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.Arianna and Nikki Fitts in a photo from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.Arianna Fitts in a photo from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.Arianna Fitts in a photo from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.Arianna Fitts in a photo from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.Nikki Fitts in a photo from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.Arianna a...

Steph Curry drops 50 points but Warriors lose again on the road

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:21:44 GMT

LOS ANGELES — Stephen Curry draped a towel over his head as he sat on the bench with about a minute left of action Wednesday night. His second 50-point performance of the season was spoiled by a 134-126 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. With 12 games and only 3 1/2 weeks remaining in the regular season, the Warriors still don’t have answers for their road issues.Curry went 20 of 28 from the field and 8 of 14 from deep, and Goldne State couldn’t get the job done as it suffered one of their most gut-wrenching defeats yet. Shoddy perimeter defense, surrendering too many second-chance opportunities and committing turnovers (15) led to their demise in Los Angeles, the Warriors’ first stop of this five-city trip.Curry scored 21 of his game-high points in the third quarter to give the Warriors a fighting chance heading into the fourth. Ultimately, however, Golden State couldn’t get stops, and the Clippers, behind Kawhi Leonard, closed the door on the Warriors...

1 person taken to hospital being hit by tree branch in Santa Cruz County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:21:44 GMT

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) -- One person was taken to the hospital after being hit by a large tree branch in Santa Cruz County on Wednesday, Cal Fire CZU announced on Twitter. Over 200 evacuated after Santa Rosa building catches fire Officials did not specify where the incident happened but said it happened in the Empire Grade area, which is approximately 10 miles north of UC Santa Cruz's campus.The victim was taken to the hospital via a helicopter. Video (above) shows a visual of the tree branch that hit an unidentified victim.The person's condition is unknown at this time. Cal Fire CZU sent out the tweet about the incident at 1:37 p.m.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }No other information was immediately available.

Santa Rosa man arrested after shooting victim in altercation: police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:21:44 GMT

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (KRON) – A man was arrested after allegedly discharging a firearm that injured one person on Tuesday, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department.At 11:54 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 2500 block of Pomo Trail after a person reported their friend was shot and fled the area for safety. The victim was located by police with minor injuries, SRPD said. Thirteen inmates overdose on fentanyl in Milpitas jail in one week Detectives from the department took over the investigation and determined the shooting was a result of an altercation between the suspect and victim inside a residence. The altercation resulted in the victim being shot at approximately five times based off the number of bullets that impacted the victim and a nearby vehicle, police said.The suspect was identified as Armando Castellanos-Flores, 55, from Santa Rosa. He was arrested on Wednesday at his residence in the 2500 block of Pomo Trail where a search warrant was also issued.KRON O...

Credit Suisse to borrow $54 billion from Swiss central bank

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:21:44 GMT

GENEVA (AP) — Swiss bank Credit Suisse said Thursday it will move to shore up its finances, borrowing up to $54 billion from the central bank after its shares plunged, dragging down other major European lenders in the wake of bank failures in the United States.Credit Suisse said would exercise an option to borrow up to 50 billion francs ($53.7 billion) from the central bank.“This additional liquidity would support Credit Suisse’s core businesses and clients as Credit Suisse takes the necessary steps to create a simpler and more focused bank built around client needs,” the bank said.Fanning new fears about the health of financial institutions following the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in the U.S., at one point, Credit Suisse shares lost more than a quarter of their value on Wednesday. The share price hit a record low after the bank’s biggest shareholder — the Saudi National Bank — told news outlets that it would not put more money into the Swiss len...

Mets’ Díaz latest on list of freak celebration injuries

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:21:44 GMT

Edwin Díaz was jumping for joy with his Puerto Rico teammates.Then Díaz crumbled to the turf, and the party came to a sudden stop.Díaz, an All-Star closer for the New York Mets, injured his right knee celebrating a 5-2 victory over the Dominican Republic on Wednesday night — a jarring scene that dashed the spirits of a club riding high from a berth into the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals.The right-hander was jumping in the infield with teammates when he collapsed, and he was taken off the field in a wheelchair. Díaz’s brother, Reds pitcher Alexis Díaz, was also crying as Edwin was put in a chair and wheeled away. Mets teammate and Puerto Rico shortstop Francisco Lindor stood nearby with his hands on his head.Díaz signed a $102 million, five-year deal to stay with the Mets in November, one of several moves Mets owner Steve Cohen hopes bring a championship to Queens.Now, his season could be in jeopardy.Díaz isn’t the first player injured while celebrating. Here are some ot...