Editorial: Time for lofty left in Mass. to open manses to migrants
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:38:27 GMT
Gov. Maura Healey has gotten a taste of Texas life, and she didn’t even have to take one of her many trips out of the state.As the Herald reported, Healey declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts Tuesday as local emergency shelters fill up with an ever-increasing number of migrants arriving from other countries and surging housing costs hurt residents already here.She is the latest governor to send out an SOS to respond to migrants fleeing unstable conditions in their home countries. The Democratic governor called for the federal government to step up funding, among other requests.According to Politico, when asked about Healey’s announcement Tuesday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who has already hit the wall with migrant surges overwhelming city shelters, was happy to have another partner pressing the White House for intervention.“Democratic governors and mayors, mayors in Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, here in New York, El Paso, Brownsville, all of the mayors have be...Great style finds to make a dorm look dazzling
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:38:27 GMT
It’s that time of year again – the college students are returning, U-Hauls and all.And if you’re one of them, or are sending a child off to college, you know that turning a drab dorm into a comfortable, welcoming space is of primary importance.The very good news is that decorating options have seriously leveled up. There are tons to choose from, in terms of cool gadgets and organizing systems, affordable essentials and comfy textiles, as well as fun furnishings to add style and personality, and make a kid feel happy and in his or her element.Here are a few ideas to start the year off right.Get things rolling by setting a unique background with peel and stick wallpapers — from cool trompe-l’œil red brick patterns like Bryanna Pell & Stick Brick Wallpaper ($1.20 per sq. ft. on wayfair.com) that has the vibes of a cool city loft, to the bountifully ornate and colorfully patterned Ottoman Wallpaper ($188; anthropologie.com), which makes the place feel like some kin...Lucas: Biden’s Trump attacks echo Putin’s playbook
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:38:27 GMT
Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin have a lot in common.Both are professional politicians who will seek re-election in 2024.Biden, 80, will be seeking a second four-year term. Putin, 71, is seeking to remain president of Russia as long as he wants.Both have used their positions to get rich, although judging from their summer vacation homes, Vlad has left Joe on the beach.Putin has a fabulous, if garish, Versailles-like vacation home in Sochi, overlooking the Black Sea.Biden has a much more modest vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.But what really makes them political soulmates is how they treat their opponents. They want to shut them up. And the best way to do that is to gag them and send them to prison.Putin, who operates as a dictator, raids their homes, has them arrested and then sent to prison. It is what he did to political opponent and major dissident Alexei Navalny.Biden raids his opponents’ homes (Mar-a-Lago), has them arrested, and pra...Jack Flaherty grinds through first Camden Yards start, but Orioles’ bats, bullpen lacking in 8-2 loss to Astros
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:38:27 GMT
Jack Flaherty came to the Orioles at the trade deadline with the reputation of a competitor. Shintaro Fujinami arrived known for a dynamic repertoire but an inability to harness it consistently.Both of Baltimore’s pitching acquisitions showcased those traits in Wednesday’s 8-2 loss to the Houston Astros. In his Camden Yards debut, Flaherty battled through five innings, twice leaving the bases loaded after doing the same in the final frame of his team debut last week in Toronto. Fujinami, meanwhile, displayed the same erratic pitching that has plagued him in an up-and-down tenure with Baltimore, issuing three straight two-out walks in the eighth as the Astros broke open what had been a one-run game.The Orioles (70-44) were also quiet offensively, going 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position. Left fielder Austin Hays provided Baltimore’s lone jolts with a home run — his first since starting last month’s All-Star Game — for two runs in the fourth i...Gallery: Sox beat the Royals 4-3
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:38:27 GMT
The Boston Red Sox sneaked a win tonight against the Kansas City RoyalsTee Thursday: Pre-round prep will help your game
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:38:27 GMT
To tweak a line from the Bay State’s own Meghan Trainor, when it comes to setting yourself up for a great golf round, it’s all about that prep, ‘bout that prep; no trouble.Now that I take my game seriously, I no longer toss my clubs into the car and zip to the course last-minute, just in time to tee off. Rather, I plan ahead, think through my upcoming round and take steps to set myself up for my best chance at success.It takes time, but I’m finding it’s worth it. Teaching pros agree, saying it’s not just about stretching out muscles and warming up your swing (which is important); it’s about easing into a positive, ready and confident mindset.And we all know one thing is for sure: Golf is very much a game of the mind.Here are some steps I take to be ready for a round.The day(s) before: Once I’ve chosen a course and set a tee time, I do some research to get to know the course as best I can before I arrive.I study the scorecard (most, if not all, are available online). How many super l...DeVaan: Young people can’t sit on sidelines with Social Security
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:38:27 GMT
If young Americans had a nickel for every time they were advised to start saving for retirement ASAP, well… they wouldn’t have to worry about retirement. But many young workers are finding it impossible to put aside even a fraction of their paychecks.Why? Skyrocketing apartment costs are one factor. With a down payment for a home increasingly out of reach, most young people rent — and rents have never been higher than in recent years.Americans aged 18 to 29 are also twice as likely as any other adults to shoulder student debt, according to the Education Data Initiative. The end of the pandemic moratorium on student debt payments this fall will be crushing, leaving young people with even less disposable income to set aside for their retirement.Younger workers are also heavily represented in low-wage jobs. In 2020, those under age 25 made up less than 20% of hourly paid workers but 48% of those earning the federal minimum wage or less.Even if low-wage workers have a 401(k) retirement ...Dear Abby: Young nephew tags along on grownup gatherings
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:38:27 GMT
Dear Abby: My brother is 53. He has one child, my 12-year-old nephew, “Conner.” Our father was difficult, and neither of us has many happy memories of times we shared with him. Perhaps in response to this, my brother seems incapable of socializing without his son. Many times, he suggests outings to my husband or his friends and then throws in that he’s planning on bringing Conner. We do not want the boy included in what should be adult outings, but we can’t find a way of saying it.If I’m planning a dinner out or something else where I think he might invite his son, I preface it with a grownups-only clause. I can’t discuss it with my sister-in-law because even though I know she would understand, she wouldn’t be tactful in mentioning it to my brother. My husband is not the type to say anything; it would mean more coming from him, but he doesn’t want to cause upset. By the way, my brother is very outgoing and socially adept, so it’s...All evacuation orders lifted for 'Bunnie Fire' in Ramona
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:38:27 GMT
RAMONA, Calif. -- A brush fire in Ramona burned nearly 200 acres and prompted temporary evacuations Wednesday.Around 11:20 a.m., crews responded to the fire, dubbed the "Bunnie Fire," near Bunnie King Lane and San Vicente Road. Officials say the fire was burning at a moderate rate of spread and warned that structures on Chuck Wagon Road were threatened.By 2 p.m., the fire had grown to 183 acres. More than 300 firefighters from departments across San Diego County worked to stop the spread of flames, Cal Fire Capt. Mike Cornette said to FOX 5. By 7 p.m., the fire was 184 acres and 20% contained.Authorities issued an evacuation order around 3:30 p.m., but as of 8:23 p.m., all evacuation orders and warnings in Ramona were lifted."If you had to leave, it is now safe to go back home. Drive slowly and carefully. Be mindful of firefighters, deputies, road and utility crews working in the area," the San Diego County Sheriff's Department tweeted.A temporary evacuation point was set up at Oliv...Padres raise 2024 season ticket prices: report
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:38:27 GMT
SAN DIEGO -- If you are already looking to next year for the Padres, get ready to pay more to go to games.The Padres will raise all season ticket prices by a weighted average increase of 9% for the 2024 season, a team spokesperson told the San Diego-Union Tribune.The increase is the third straight year the Padres have raised prices, the paper reports. During the 2022 season, the Padres' season ticket prices hiked up to a weighted average of 18% while the 2021 season saw around a 20% jump, the UT said. This quaint East County farm is a hidden gem perfect for a daytime stroll With big money spent on players like Fernando Tatis’ $340 million contract, Xander Bogaerts’ $280 million deal and Manny Machado’s $350 million extension, the team possesses the third-highest payroll in baseball, according to the sports contract resource Spotrac.On Aug. 30 at Petco Park against the Texas Rangers, the Padres recorded a new franchise record with its 45th sellout this season. The previous record ...Latest news
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