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Word Game: Dec. 23, 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:13:57 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — SEMIPRO (SEMIPRO: SEM-ee-pro: One who engages in an activity for pay, but not as a full-time occupation.)Average mark 37 wordsTime limit 40 minutesCan you find 46 or more words in SEMIPRO? The list will be published Monday.YESTERDAY’S WORD — SMOLDER seldom sled sloe sold solder sole some sore meld mode model mold molder mole more morel mores morsel older lode lord lore lose loser demo doer does dole dome dorm dose doser redo resold rode role roseTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are ...

Horoscopes Dec. 23, 2023: Noel Wells, shoot for the stars

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:13:57 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Noel Wells, 37; Eddie Vedder, 59; Susan Lucci, 77; Harry Shearer, 80.Happy Birthday: Take pride in what you do and finish what you start. Clear up unfinished business and prepare for what’s to come; opportunity knocks. Positive change will give you hope for a brighter future. Your dedication and insight won’t disappoint you as you race to turn your dreams into a reality. There is no time to waste, so put on your runners and shoot for the stars. Your numbers are 5, 11, 19, 24, 32, 41, 48.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Travel, communication and reunions will get you thinking about your future and what you want to pursue. Share your thoughts with someone you love and respect; the input will help you stop second-guessing. Diversify your skills and plan your next move. Trust your instincts. 3 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take a step forward, make the first move and share your intentions with someone you love. Be sure to stick to a budget and file o...

Ask Amy: Would it be odd for her to give the bride a present?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:13:57 GMT

Dear Amy: My daughter, who is in college, will be attending the wedding of her boyfriend’s aunt.Related ArticlesAdvice | Ask Amy: I went behind my wife’s back to deal with her high-strung friend. Was I wrong? Advice | Ask Amy: She was such a fun friend, and I’m stunned she turned on me like this Advice | Ask Amy: I’m annoyed when people give gifts to children for no occasion Advice | Ask Amy: I felt awkward when my boss made this odd comment Advice | Ask Amy: A boy reading Judy Blume, and other inspiring tales The wedding is on the smaller side.The invitation came to her boyfriend at college and was addressed to the two of them. They do not live together but they have been together for almost a year and have visited each other over the summer, so our daughter has met several members of his extended family.I suggested that she ask for their registry information so she can send a gift. Sh...

Exclusive: Israeli Military Censor Bans Reporting on These 8 Subjects

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:13:57 GMT

Weapons used by the Israel Defense Forces, security cabinet leaks, and stories about people held hostage by Hamas — these are some of the eight subjects the media are forbidden from reporting in Israel, according to a document obtained by The Intercept.The document, a censorship order issued by the Israeli military to the media as part of its war on Hamas, has not been previously reported. The memo, written in English, was an unusual move for the IDF’s censor, which has been part of the Israel military for more than seven decades.“I haven’t ever seen instructions like this sent from the censor aside from general notices broadly telling outlets to comply, and even then it was only sent to certain people,” said Michael Omer-Man, a former editor-in-chief of the Israel’s +972 Magazine and today the director of research for Israel–Palestine at Democracy in the Arab World Now, or DAWN, a U.S. advocacy group.Titled “Operation ‘Swords of Iron’ Israeli Chief Censor Directive to the Med...

Ni China ni Corea del Norte: la historia del país de América Latina que “eliminó” la Navidad del calendario oficial hace más de 100 años

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:13:57 GMT

(CNN Español) — Las listas de los países que no reconocen la celebración de la Navidad —o incluso la prohíben— suelen estar dominadas por regímenes autoritarios o naciones que profesan de manera oficial religiones diferentes a la católica. Sin embargo, hay un país laico de Latinoamérica que hace más de 100 años, y en plena democracia, eliminó del calendario oficial la fiesta del nacimiento de Jesús y la reemplazó por una que hoy, curiosamente, puede que sea más representativa para millones en todo el mundo: el Día de la Familia.Desde 1919, la ley uruguaya no reconoce el feriado de Navidad y tampoco el Día de Reyes, la Semana Santa ni el Día de la Virgen. Estas fechas se siguen celebrando, y en grande, pero en el calendario oficial tienen otras denominaciones: la Navidad es el Día de la Familia, el Día de Reyes es el Día de los Niños, la Semana Santa es la Semana de Turismo y el Día de la Virgen es el Día de las Playas.La secularización de los feriados religiosos es apenas una ...

Retiran de la calle una obra de Banksy menos de una hora después de que la publicara en línea

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:13:57 GMT

(CNN) — Una nueva obra de Banksy fue retirada de una calle de Londres poco después de que el artista la publicara en Instagram, según reportes.El artista publicó una serie de fotos de la obra —que consiste en tres drones en una señal de alto— en las redes sociales alrededor del mediodía del viernes hora local (7 a.m. hora de Miami).Pero a las 12.30 p.m. dos hombres fueron vistos quitando la señal de un cruce en Peckham, al sureste de Londres, dijeron testigos a la agencia de noticias PA Media.“Abrí Instagram y vi que lo habían publicado cuatro minutos antes y estaba a punto de irme a mi hora de comer. Había unas dos personas cuando llegué. Todos estábamos como admirándolo y haciendo fotos”, contó Alex, de 26 años, a PA.“Nos quedamos mirando atónitos cómo lo destrozaban”, añadió Alex, que relató cómo el hombre no consiguió quitar el cartel con las manos y se marchó unos minutos antes de volver con una cizalla.“Dijimos: ‘¿Qué haces?’, pe...

Alabama hosts Eastern Kentucky after Walker’s 20-point outing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:13:57 GMT

Eastern Kentucky Colonels (4-7) at Alabama Crimson Tide (6-5)Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Saturday, 4 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Crimson Tide -24; over/under is 166BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Kentucky visits the Alabama Crimson Tide after Leland Walker scored 20 points in Eastern Kentucky’s 88-81 loss to the Troy Trojans.The Crimson Tide have gone 5-1 in home games. Alabama averages 11.6 turnovers per game and is 3-3 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents.The Colonels have gone 0-4 away from home. Eastern Kentucky has a 1-1 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.Alabama averages 10.5 made 3-pointers per game, 1.0 more made shot than the 9.5 per game Eastern Kentucky allows. Eastern Kentucky has shot at a 45.6% rate from the field this season, 0.6 percentage points above the 45.0% shooting opponents of Alabama have averaged.TOP PERFORMERS: Grant Nelson is averaging 13.9 points and 6.1 rebounds for the Crimson Tide.Isaiah Cozart is scoring 15.4 points per game with 9....

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and the TCU Horned Frogs meet in Honolulu, Hawaii

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:13:57 GMT

TCU Horned Frogs (9-2) vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (8-3)Honolulu; Sunday, 6:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The TCU Horned Frogs and the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors meet at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.The Rainbow Warriors have an 8-3 record in non-conference play. Hawaii is sixth in the Big West with 33.8 points per game in the paint led by Bernardo da Silva averaging 8.4.The Horned Frogs have a 9-2 record against non-conference oppponents. TCU has an 8-1 record in games decided by 10 points or more.Hawaii averages 76.3 points, 6.2 more per game than the 70.1 TCU gives up. TCU has shot at a 50.4% clip from the field this season, 7.5 percentage points above the 42.9% shooting opponents of Hawaii have averaged.TOP PERFORMERS: da Silva is averaging 11.5 points and 6.5 rebounds for the Rainbow Warriors. Noel Coleman is averaging 15.6 points over the last 10 games for Hawaii.Emanuel Miller is shooting 52.7% and averaging 17.3 points for the Horned Frogs. JaKobe Coles is...

Georgia Tech takes on Nevada

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:13:57 GMT

Nevada Wolf Pack (11-1) vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (8-3, 1-0 ACC)Honolulu; Sunday, 9 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The Nevada Wolf Pack and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets square off in Honolulu, Hawaii.The Yellow Jackets have a 7-3 record against non-conference oppponents. Georgia Tech is the ACC leader with 43.1 rebounds per game led by Baye Ndongo averaging 9.3.The Wolf Pack have an 11-1 record in non-conference games. Nevada has a 9-1 record in games decided by 10 or more points.Georgia Tech scores 72.4 points, 7.6 more per game than the 64.8 Nevada allows. Nevada averages 5.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.6 fewer made shots on average than the 7.2 per game Georgia Tech gives up.TOP PERFORMERS: Miles Kelly is shooting 33.5% and averaging 15.2 points for the Yellow Jackets. Dabbo Coleman is averaging 1.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Georgia Tech.Jarod Lucas is averaging 17.3 points for the Wolf Pack. Kenan Blackshear is averaging 14.3 points over the last 10 g...

Pennsylvania visits James and Rider

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:13:57 GMT

Pennsylvania Quakers (7-5) at Rider Broncs (3-8, 0-2 MAAC)Lawrenceville, New Jersey; Saturday, 1 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Quakers -2; over/under is 144BOTTOM LINE: Rider hosts the Pennsylvania Quakers after Mervin James scored 25 points in Rider’s 88-85 overtime win against the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens.The Broncs are 2-1 on their home court. Rider is second in the MAAC with 25.4 defensive rebounds per game led by TJ Weeks Jr. averaging 5.3.The Quakers are 0-2 in road games. Pennsylvania ranks second in the Ivy League with 10.4 offensive rebounds per game led by Andrew Laczkowski averaging 2.2.Rider averages 71.6 points per game, 0.1 more points than the 71.5 Pennsylvania allows. Pennsylvania has shot at a 48.3% clip from the field this season, 4.6 percentage points greater than the 43.7% shooting opponents of Rider have averaged.TOP PERFORMERS: James is scoring 19.1 points per game with 7.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists for the Broncs. Corey McKeithan is averaging ...