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Fukushima residents are cautious after the wrecked nuclear plant began releasing treated wastewater

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:11:52 GMT

IWAKI, Japan (AP) — Fish auction prices at a port south of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant were mixed Friday amid uncertainty over how seafood consumers will respond to the release of treated and diluted radioactive wastewater into the ocean.The plant, which was damaged in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, began sending the treated water into the Pacific on Thursday despite protests at home and in nearby countries that are adding political and diplomatic pressures to the economic worries.Hideaki Igari, a middleman at the Numanouchi fishing port, said the price of larger flounder, Fukushima’s signature fish known as Joban-mono, was more than 10% lower at the Friday morning auction, the first since the water release began. Prices of some average-size flounder rose, but presumably due to a limited catch, says Igari. Others fell.It was a relatively calm market reaction to the water release. But, Igari said, “we still have to see how it goes next week.” The decadeslo...

More evacuation orders rescinded in B.C. fires as warm, dry weather returns

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:11:52 GMT

Evacuation orders in the Central Okanagan region of British Columbia continue to be rescinded as more residents are allowed to return home.The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre says it has lifted a number of evacuation orders throughout communities in West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation and District of Lake Country.Meanwhile, crews say they were carrying out an aerial controlled burn Friday to combat the McDougall Creek wildfire, which forced thousands of residents in the Kelowna area to flee their homes earlier this month.Emergency workers are also again warning boaters to stay off Okanagan Lake in the section between the W. R. Bennett Bridge and Fintry Provincial Park to accommodate firefighting aircraft that may make use of the water in the fight against wildfires.The McDougall Creek wildfire has burned about 123 square kilometres of land since being discovered on Aug. 15.Cooler and wetter weather earlier this week — including heavy rainfalls in parts of the Okanagan a...

Daily horoscope for August 26, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:11:52 GMT

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. EDT today (4:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn.Happy Birthday for Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023:You are focused, determined, hardworking and disciplined. In fact, you tend to be a perfectionist. This is a year of change for you. Expect increased freedom and exciting shifts, which means you must be flexible. Seek out new opportunities. Trust your intuition. Travel is likely.ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★★This is an excellent day for important discussions with bosses and authority figures, especially related to your job or your health. Behind-the-scenes help might be forthcoming. No matter how much of a ninja you are today, others will know what you’re doing. Tonight: Work.TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★Move ahead with plans you might have been nurturing, because this is a practical day to deal with the details of planning a trip, or something related to f...

Harriette Cole: He ignored my warnings. Now the IRS wants to talk to him.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:11:52 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband is recklessly irresponsible when it comes to dealing with the IRS. He avoids doing his taxes and ignores mail that comes in from them. This has been stressing me out for years. Every time I bring it up, he screams at me and shuts down the conversation.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: I’m fuming over this anonymous note about my teen Advice | Harriette Cole: My son says he’ll never forgive me for selling his inheritance Advice | Harriette Cole: Should I tell the truth about why I ditched them on our trip? Advice | Harriette Cole: My Sunday excess spilled over into work hours Advice | Harriette Cole: Will I be able to convince my fiance we should have babies? Last week he got a letter from the IRS basically with an ultimatum. This time he sat down and told me about it. I recommended that he get on the phone with them and make a payment plan. I hope he does it,...

Miss Manners: I won’t be going on the cruise. How do I explain my absence?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:11:52 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughter wants the entire family to go on a cruise — both families.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: Can I poke them if they sleep during my son’s performance? Advice | Miss Manners: He insists on the grandchildren using this ridiculous name Advice | Miss Manners: We cleared dinner, and then this guest walked in Advice | Miss Manners: The neighbors ask if this rich woman left me anything. She did, but I don’t want to tell them. Advice | Miss Manners: Our friend doesn’t have a husband but she still wants the big bedroom I have no desire to go on a cruise, even if it means missing time with my grandchildren. I would never feel safe and be able to relax. How do I explain this?GENTLE READER: By telling her that you will not feel safe or be able to relax, even if not seasick, and thus you’ll be a bad risk as a cabin mate. And Miss Manners suggests invit...

Dear Abby: I never thought the driver would be so stupid, but I was stuck with him

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:11:52 GMT

DEAR ABBY: A cousin I hardly know was visiting (he’s 20 years older than I am and has lived hundreds of miles away my entire life). He offered to drive me to have dinner at his brother’s house, about 30 miles away.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: Do I owe an apology to the restaurant owner after this blow-up? Advice | Dear Abby: Was it illegal what she did with my brother’s body? Advice | Dear Abby: My husband says I ruin his fun at parties, but I’m mortified by what he does Advice | Dear Abby: I don’t want my daughter’s bully in my house, and her mother is no help Advice | Dear Abby: I was taken aback by her appearance, and I hope my face didn’t give me away The last 15 miles were on narrow country roads. Five miles from our destination, he stopped to buy beer — then, as he was driving, he asked his girlfriend to pop one open for him, and he drank it.It...

Shankule weathers hot conditions to lead 1-2 finish by Ethiopia in the women’s marathon at worlds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:11:52 GMT

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Amane Beriso Shankule led a 1-2 finish by Ethiopia in the women’s marathon on a warm Saturday morning at the world championships. Shankule powered through the city streets of Budapest to finish in a time of 2 hours, 24 minutes, 23 seconds to edge defending champion and teammate Gotytom Gebreslase. Fatima Ezzahra Gardadi of Morocco took bronze.The 31-year-old Shankule said the Ethiopian team worked together to make it difficult on the rest of the runners to keep up. “After we got rid of the rest, then it was a battle with my tough teammates,” Shankule said. “Gebreslase is a strong athlete and she wanted to defend her title.”Of the 77 runners who started, 65 finished in a race that began with temperatures at 23 degrees Celsius (73 degrees Fahrenheit) and soared to 29 Celsius (84 Fahrenheit) by the end. There were heat warnings in effect for later in the day when it’s expected to climb to around 35 Celsius (95 Fahrenheit).“I know it is very hot but ...

Gas tax could be come a relic as Md. commission eyes new revenue streams

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:11:52 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Kate Ryan explains the proposed surcharge for miles driven in Maryland $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.Maryland’s gas tax may one day become a relic if substitutes being considered by a new state transportation commission get traction.Decreases in r...

Marlins host Washington Nationals, look to break home losing streak

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:11:52 GMT

Washington Nationals (60-69, fourth in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (65-64, third in the NL East)Miami; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Jake Irvin (3-5, 4.56 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 81 strikeouts); Marlins: Eury Perez (5-4, 2.91 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 83 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Marlins -207, Nationals +173; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins aim to break their three-game home skid with a win over the Washington Nationals.Miami is 65-64 overall and 37-28 in home games. The Marlins have a 40-8 record in games when they scored at least five runs.Washington has a 60-69 record overall and a 31-33 record in road games. The Nationals have a 17-11 record in games when they did not allow a home run.Saturday’s game is the eighth time these teams meet this season. The Marlins hold a 6-1 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Luis Arraez has 27 doubles, three triples and five home runs for the Marlins. Jake Burger is 14-for-38 with two ...

Braves seek to prolong win streak, play the Giants

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:11:52 GMT

Atlanta Braves (83-44, first in the NL East) vs. San Francisco Giants (66-62, third in the NL West)San Francisco; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Max Fried (4-1, 2.83 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 45 strikeouts); Giants: Ryan Walker (4-2, 2.14 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 53 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -154, Giants +131; over/under is 7 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves will try to build upon a three-game win streak with a victory against the San Francisco Giants.San Francisco has gone 35-29 at home and 66-62 overall. The Giants have gone 38-12 in games when they scored at least five runs.Atlanta has gone 39-22 in road games and 83-44 overall. Braves hitters have a collective .344 on-base percentage, the best percentage in the NL.The teams square off Saturday for the fifth time this season. The Braves lead the season series 3-1.TOP PERFORMERS: Wilmer Flores has 19 doubles and 18 home runs for the Giants. Thairo Estrada is 15-for-41 with four doubles and a home run o...