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Russian ballistic missiles strike Ukraine’s largest cities, killing at least 2 people

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:21:02 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s two largest cities came under heavy Russian ballistic missile attacks Tuesday, killing at least two people and injuring dozens as the war approached its two-year milestone and the Kremlin’s forces stepped up their winter bombardment of urban areas.Oleh Syniehubov, the governor of the Kharkiv region of northeastern Ukraine, said one person died and 41 were injured in at least six strikes with Kinzhal missiles that hit the center of Kharkiv city and other areas. In Kyiv, the capital, five areas of the city were hit in strikes that killed an older woman and injured at least 27 people, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. More than 100 people were evacuated from a burning apartment block, he said.The barrage extended Russia’s escalated attacks on Ukraine that began Friday with its largest single assault on Ukraine since the war started, in which at least 41 civilians were killed. The next day, shelling of the border city of Belgorod, Russ...

Daily horoscope for January 2, 2024

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:21:02 GMT

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. EST today (3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from Virgo into Libra.Happy Birthday for Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024:You are intuitive, sensitive and aware of your surroundings. Because you’re observant, you know what makes people tick. This year is slower paced. It’s time to rejuvenate your energy. It’s also time to focus on your closest relationships while you take time for yourself.ARIES(March 21-April 19)★★★Today you’re determined to accomplish something. This strong focus might apply to your job or your health. It might even relate to your pet. Whatever the case, you want to introduce some improvements, even though someone, perhaps a teacher or an expert, might not agree. Tonight: Be cooperative.TAURUS(April 20-May 20)★★★Avoid arguments with kids today. Start this year off on a positive note. Take the high road. You might see better ways to teach them, a better way to ap...

Dear Abby: My friend was insulted when the waitress asked him to leave

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:21:02 GMT

DEAR ABBY: A friend of mine was asked to leave a restaurant after the check had been paid because people were waiting for tables. He was highly insulted.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: My often-requested list of new year’s resolutions Advice | Dear Abby: They call me bossy, but I’m just trying to improve their parenting Advice | Dear Abby: I’m feeling used, and I want to stop sharing my company discount with this person Advice | Dear Abby: I’m thinking of moving if my new neighbor continues this behavior Advice | Dear Abby: Pet owners tell these appalling stories as if they were jokes, and it upsets me My position was that it was courteous to leave because people were waiting to have their dinner. He felt the waitress had no right to ask his party to leave.What is your take on this?— COURTEOUS IN THE EASTDEAR COURTEOUS: I consulted Priscilla, operations manager at my fav...

Four-bedroom home sells for $1.7 million in San Jose

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:21:02 GMT

5048 Yucatan Way – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 5000 block of Yucatan Way in San Jose was sold on Dec. 11, 2023 for $1,715,000, or $845 per square foot. The house, built in 1967, has an interior space of 2,030 square feet. This two-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Inside, there is a fireplace. Additionally, the house is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:A 2,450-square-foot home on the 5000 block of Las Cruces Court in San Jose sold in January 2023, for $1,500,000, a price per square foot of $612. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In March 2023, a 1,937-square-foot home on Luning Drive in San Jose sold for $1,700,000, a price per square foot of $878. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Luning Drive, San Jose, in September 2022, a 1,937-square-foot home was sold for $2,010,000, a price per square...

Cornell visits No. 18 Baylor following Walter’s 26-point showing

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:21:02 GMT

Cornell Big Red (10-2) at Baylor Bears (10-2)Waco, Texas; Tuesday, 8 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bears -15.5; over/under is 166.5BOTTOM LINE: No. 18 Baylor hosts the Cornell Big Red after Ja’Kobe Walter scored 26 points in Baylor’s 107-48 victory against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils.The Bears are 7-0 on their home court. Baylor is sixth in the Big 12 with 38.3 points per game in the paint led by Rayj Dennis averaging 7.7.The Big Red are 5-2 on the road. Cornell leads the Ivy League scoring 84.7 points per game while shooting 50.6%.Baylor averages 88.4 points, 11.7 more per game than the 76.7 Cornell gives up. Cornell scores 16.2 more points per game (84.7) than Baylor gives up to opponents (68.5).TOP PERFORMERS: Walter is averaging 15.3 points for the Bears. Jalen Bridges is averaging 1.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Baylor.Cooper Noard averages 2.4 made 3-pointers per game for the Big Red, scoring 10.8 points while shooting 42.6% from bey...

Colgate plays Loyola (MD) in conference matchup

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:21:02 GMT

Loyola (MD) Greyhounds (2-11) at Colgate Raiders (6-7)Hamilton, New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Colgate takes on Loyola (MD) in a matchup of Patriot League teams.The Raiders are 3-1 in home games. Colgate has a 2-5 record in games decided by 10 or more points.The Greyhounds are 1-7 on the road. Loyola (MD) averages 14.1 turnovers per game and is 1-3 when committing fewer turnovers than opponents.Colgate’s average of 8.2 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.5 more made shots on average than the 7.7 per game Loyola (MD) allows. Loyola (MD) averages 66.4 points per game, 0.9 fewer than the 67.3 Colgate gives up to opponents.The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting this season between the two teams in conference play.TOP PERFORMERS: Braeden Smith is averaging 12.9 points, 5.3 assists and 1.8 steals for the Raiders. Keegan Records is averaging 9.6 points and 7.1 rebounds over the past 10 games for Colgate.Deon Perry is averaging 13.1 points and 3.4 assists f...

No. 4 UConn takes home win streak into matchup with DePaul

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:21:02 GMT

DePaul Blue Demons (3-9, 0-1 Big East) at UConn Huskies (11-2, 1-1 Big East)Storrs, Connecticut; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -23.5; over/under is 138BOTTOM LINE: No. 4 UConn will try to keep its eight-game home win streak alive when the Huskies play DePaul.The Huskies are 7-0 in home games. UConn is 10-1 in games decided by at least 10 points.The Blue Demons are 0-1 in conference games. DePaul has a 2-6 record in games decided by 10 points or more.UConn’s average of 8.1 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.9 more made shots on average than the 7.2 per game DePaul gives up. DePaul has shot at a 43.7% clip from the field this season, 3.3 percentage points greater than the 40.4% shooting opponents of UConn have averaged.The Huskies and Blue Demons meet Tuesday for the first time in Big East play this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Tristen Newton is scoring 16.2 points per game and averaging 6.9 rebounds for the Huskies. Cam Spencer is averaging 14.8 p...

Northern Arizona visits Omaha following Fidler’s 27-point game

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:21:02 GMT

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (6-7, 0-1 Big Sky) at Omaha Mavericks (7-8, 1-1 Summit League)Omaha, Nebraska; Wednesday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Omaha plays the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks after Frankie Fidler scored 27 points in Omaha’s 67-51 victory over the South Dakota Coyotes.The Mavericks are 5-1 on their home court. Omaha is 4-4 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 10.5 turnovers per game.The Lumberjacks are 3-6 on the road. Northern Arizona is 2-6 against opponents over .500.Omaha is shooting 43.9% from the field this season, 3.8 percentage points lower than the 47.7% Northern Arizona allows to opponents. Northern Arizona has shot at a 44.0% rate from the field this season, 0.7 percentage points greater than the 43.3% shooting opponents of Omaha have averaged.TOP PERFORMERS: Fidler is averaging 17.3 points for the Mavericks. Marquel Sutton is averaging 11.9 points over the last 10 games for Omaha.Liam Lloyd is averaging 8.2 points and four assists for the Lumber...

Carter leads No. 23 Providence against Seton Hall after 24-point game

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:21:02 GMT

Seton Hall Pirates (8-5, 1-1 Big East) at Providence Friars (11-2, 2-0 Big East)Providence, Rhode Island; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: No. 23 Providence plays the Seton Hall Pirates after Devin Carter scored 24 points in Providence’s 85-75 overtime win against the Butler Bulldogs.The Friars have gone 10-0 in home games. Providence is 0-1 in one-possession games.The Pirates are 1-1 in Big East play. Seton Hall averages 73.9 points while outscoring opponents by 4.9 points per game.Providence’s average of 8.3 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.1 more made shots on average than the 8.2 per game Seton Hall allows. Seton Hall has shot at a 45.8% rate from the field this season, 7.8 percentage points higher than the 38.0% shooting opponents of Providence have averaged.The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams in conference play.TOP PERFORMERS: Carter is averaging 16.9 points and 7.9 rebounds for the Friars. Bryce Hopkins is a...

Georgia Tech takes on Florida State after Ndongo’s 20-point showing

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:21:02 GMT

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (8-4, 1-0 ACC) at Florida State Seminoles (6-6, 0-1 ACC)Tallahassee, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Georgia Tech visits the Florida State Seminoles after Baye Ndongo scored 20 points in Georgia Tech’s 72-64 loss to the Nevada Wolf Pack.The Seminoles are 4-3 in home games. Florida State is 0-2 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.The Yellow Jackets are 1-0 in ACC play. Georgia Tech is 2-2 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 12.3 turnovers per game.Florida State makes 42.9% of its shots from the field this season, which is 2.7 percentage points higher than Georgia Tech has allowed to its opponents (40.2%). Georgia Tech has shot at a 41.5% rate from the field this season, 1.2 percentage points below the 42.7% shooting opponents of Florida State have averaged.The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting this season for the two teams in conference play.TOP PERFORMERS: Jamir Watkins is shooting 44.0% and averaging 13.2 points for the ...