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Bridge: April 18, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:35 GMT

“My partner says he’s a self-made player,” a club member told me. “He says he has never read a bridge book. He relies on intuition.”My friend said his partner’s seat-of-the-pants style didn’t work when he was today’s declarer. At 3NT, he took the queen of spades and led a club to finesse with dummy’s queen.“East took the king and returned a spade,” I was told. “My partner won, took the ace of clubs and led a third club. East got the jack and nine, and when hearts broke badly, partner took only eight tricks. What do you think of my `self-made’ partner?”“I would have to say he’s a product of unskilled labor,” I shrugged.BEST CHANCECorrectly handling single suit combinations is a learned skill for most players. South’s best chance for a second club trick is to take the ace and lead low toward his ten.As the cards lie, he wins two club tricks easily. If West had the jack, South wo...

Word Game: April 18, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:35 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — CARTAGE (CARTAGE: KART-ij: The cost of having something moved in a cart.)Average mark 19 wordsTime limit 30 minutesCan you find 24 or more words in CARTAGE? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — TOWARDS toad toward trod tsar ward wart word worst road roast dart drat draw soar soda sora sort star stow straw sward swat swordTo 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 not allowed.Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at [email protected].

Johnson & Johnson: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:35 GMT

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) on Tuesday reported a loss of $68 million in its first quarter.The New Brunswick, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of 3 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $2.68 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.51 per share.The world’s biggest maker of health care products posted revenue of $24.75 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $23.57 billion.Johnson & Johnson expects full-year earnings in the range of $10.60 to $10.70 per share, with revenue in the range of $97.9 billion to $98.9 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on JNJ at https://www.zack...

3 Montgomery Co. elementary students hospitalized after taking ‘controlled substance’ 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:35 GMT

Three young students at a Montgomery County, Maryland, elementary school felt sick after ingesting what they thought was candy but instead may have turned out to be a controlled substance.Police arrived at College Gardens Elementary in Rockville after the 7-year-old students became sick on Monday. The students found a container of “blue items that they believed to be candy,” a Montgomery County police news release said.They briefly put it in their mouth and then quickly spit them out. But when they started to feel dizzy, they went to the school nurse, who called emergency medical service. The children were taken to the hospital as a precaution.Detectives are not sure what the students took, as none of the items were recovered. Investigators believe it could have been a methamphetamine-related drug such as such as Adderall or MDMA. The students have been discharged from the hospital and are home with their parents, police said.The school’s principal, Stacey Rogovoy,...

YouTube lanza nuevas políticas para el contenido de trastornos alimentarios

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:35 GMT

(CNN) — YouTube anunció este martes una serie de cambios en la forma en que trata el contenido relacionado con los trastornos alimentarios.Hace mucho tiempo que la plataforma eliminó el contenido que glorifica o promueve los trastornos alimentarios, y las pautas de la comunidad de YouTube ahora también prohibirán el contenido que presenta comportamientos como purgarse después de comer o contar calorías de forma extrema que los usuarios en riesgo podrían verse inspirados a imitar. Para los videos que presentan tales “comportamientos imitables” en el contexto de la recuperación, YouTube permitirá que el contenido permanezca en el sitio, pero lo restringirá a los usuarios que hayan iniciado sesión en el sitio y sean mayores de 18 años.La nueva política, desarrollada en consulta con la Asociación Nacional de Trastornos de la Alimentación y otras organizaciones sin fines de lucro, tiene como objetivo garantizar que “YouTube cree un espacio para la recuperación y los rec...

OmniRide wants fare hikes, more local subsidy in budget

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:35 GMT

This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, InsideNoVa.com, and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today.OmniRide is hoping that higher fares and a larger local subsidy from its constituent localities will help make up for dwindling pandemic relief funding.The transit agency is proposing raising fares on commuter routes from $6.90 to $9 in the next fiscal year, which starts in July. Officials say the added cost will ultimately be picked up by the federal government through employee commuter benefits for most riders.But with rising expenses, plateauing fuels tax revenue and declining pandemic relief money, the agency is also asking for more from its localities. For Prince William County, the ask is $20.96 million, over $7 million more than in fiscal 2023.“Cost escalation is due to labor and just general inflation,” OmniRide Executive Director Bob Schneider told the Prince William Board of County Supervisors earlier this ...

Commerce: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:35 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Commerce Bancshares Inc. (CBSH) on Tuesday reported first-quarter net income of $119.5 million.The Kansas City, Missouri-based bank said it had earnings of 95 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 92 cents per share.The bank holding company posted revenue of $446.5 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $389.2 million, also surpassing Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $388.8 million.Commerce shares have fallen 17% since the beginning of the year. The stock has fallen 16% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CBSH at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CBSHSource

Denver weather: Fire danger then rain, snow chance

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Breezy winds are across the eastern half of the state Tuesday meaning another day of enhanced fire danger. Red flag warnings are in effect from mid-morning until the evening hours in the Denver weather forecast.Pinpoint Weather: Advisories on April 18. Weather today: High fire riskHighs in Denver will reach the middle 70s Tuesday with a breezy southwest wind at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. The Mile High City will see a mix of sun and clouds through the day. 5 of the most high-profile criminals in Colorado supermax prison Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on April 18Weather tonight: Slowing windsExtra clouds linger overnight Tuesday with mild lows that dip into the upper 30s. Winds will slow as well with light snow moving into the high country early Wednesday.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on April 18. Looking ahead: Cooler with rain-snow chancesPartly cloudy skies are here on Wednesday with light snow in the mountains. Denver and the Front Range could...

Residents react after Broward County mayor updates public about gas problems

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:35 GMT

Drivers waited in long lines at local gas stations in South Florida after historic flooding affected fuel at the pump, but officials said there is no shortage. They did, however, ask the public to have patience.A news conference at Port Everglades took place Monday morning where Broward County Mayor Lamar Fisher spoke on the matter. On Sunday, residents experienced the backup of fuel access as lines curved onto the streets outside of gas stations all across Miami-Dade and Broward. According to Fisher, fuel trucks were unable to access gas shipments due to the flooding. As of Monday night, many gas stations had run out, and the gas stations that did have supply were experiencing long lines. “They said they very low on gas and are trying to reset the pumps,” said a woman at a Chevron. “Jesus take the wheel, I got two miles to empty,” said Tonya Melto. A Chevron located on the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and South 35th Avenue pumped its last drop of gas as peo...

Google Maps rolls out new features for National Park Week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:35 GMT

In celebration of National Park Week, Google Maps has rolled out new features to make exploring the great outdoors easier for visitors. The updated app will offer a range of tools to help park-goers navigate their way around the parks and discover new things to see and do.According to Google, the new features will include access to trail routes, walking and cycling directions, and downloadable park maps that can be used even without internet access. This will make it easier for visitors to plan their routes and explore the park at their own pace.In addition to these new features, Google Maps will also provide general guidance for visitors, including helpful tips for exploring the park and finding the best spots to take in the sights.If you’re interested in visiting one of the more than 400 national parks in the United States, you’re in luck: entrance fees to all national parks will be waived on Saturday, the first day of National Park Week. This is a great opportunity to...