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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Berlin to meet German leaders, discuss arms deliveries

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:22:17 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Sunday welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Berlin on his first visit to the country since Russia invaded Ukraine.Zelenskyy’s visit Sunday comes as he seeks further arms deliveries to help his country fend off the Russian invasion, and funds to rebuild what’s been destroyed by more than a year of devastating conflict.A Luftwaffe jet flew Zelenskyy to the German capital from Rome, where he had met Saturday with Pope Francis and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni.On the eve of his arrival — which is taking place amid tight security — the German government announced a new package of military aid for Ukraine worth more than 2.7 billion euros ($3 billion), including tanks, anti-aircraft systems and ammunition.“Already in Berlin. Weapons. Powerful package. Air defense. Reconstruction. EU. NATO. Security,” Zelenskyy tweeted Sunday, in an apparent reference to the key priorities of his trip.After initially hesi...

Zelenskyy in Berlin amid push for new weapons for Ukraine

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:22:17 GMT

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy touched down in Germany Sunday morning ahead of talks to secure new Western weaponry for his country and to shore up support among European allies.“Already in Berlin,” Zelenskyy wrote on Twitter. “Weapons. Powerful package. Air defense. Reconstruction. EU. NATO. Security,” he added in reference to his priorities for the visit, which comes on the heels of meetings in Rome on Saturday with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Pope Francis.Following talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin, the two leaders are expected to fly to the city of Aachen, where Zelenskyy will collect the International Charlemagne Prize, awarded to him in December for the defense of “Europe and European values.”Ukraine on Saturday said it had made a series of strategic gains around the town of Bakhmut, where its forces have faced a fierce Russian onslaught for weeks. According to CNN, U.S. officials believe Kyiv is condu...

Canadian plywood makers seek duties as cheap Chinese rivals carve out half the market

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:22:17 GMT

It’s been years since Carlos Zarate and others in Canada’s decorative plywood industry started telling the federal government about a growing problem in their business. The president of the Canadian Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association warns of an industry in decline, but not due to falling demand for things like kitchen cabinets, decorative wood panels, furniture, and other non-structural wood products. Zarate, who’s also president of Industrie Ergie Inc. in Victoriaville, Que., said the association’s members have seen their market share in Canada drop because they are unable to compete with plywood products imported from China at prices domestic producers could never hope to match, let alone beat. The industry wants duties imposed on Chinese exporters, who they say enjoy unfair advantages such as heavy government subsidies and access to illegally harvested wood, flooding global markets with cheap goods that drastically undercut competitors.But they’...

Daily horoscope for May 14, 2023

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:22:17 GMT

Moon Alert: Avoid important decisions and shopping after 10:30 p.m. EDT today (7:30 p.m. PDT). The Moon is in Pisces.Happy Birthday for Sunday, May 14, 2023:You are intelligent, street smart and imaginative. You like to put your own spin on things. This is a wonderful year for you, because it’s a time of recognition and culmination. Expect a promotion, an award, kudos — definitely acknowledgement of your talents and efforts. Bravo!ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★★Today it will please you to do someone a favor or work behind the scenes to benefit someone. Aries embodies the hero archetype, which is why you like to rescue and save people. And you’re good at it! (Many Aries are firefighters.) Tonight: You’ll be kind. This Week: Your wealth will increase for the rest of the year.TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★Some of you will be involved with a nonprofit, charitable organization or a group today. You want to do something to benefit others. Although you might think global...

Dear Abby: My husband’s mandatory family events cut into my hobby time

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:22:17 GMT

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have no kids. His family (sister, cousins, etc.) hosts family gatherings two to four times a month. My husband and I both work. My own family does not have many gatherings.I have a hobby I would like to pursue, and I’m considering pursuing it more deeply when I retire. My husband complains that I want to spend what’s left of our weekend on it.I can’t seem to get across to him that although I like his family, I don’t want to see them to the exclusion of my hobbies and our collective interests. He and his parents expect me at all of these events. I go, and when I do, I have a good time, but that doesn’t mean I don’t want time to myself.Unfortunately, my husband isn’t interested in my hobby. There are other activities we do together, although we don’t have a lot of time for them given his family events. How do I get across to him that he should be supportive? NEEDING BALANCE IN NEW JERSEYDEAR NEEDING BALANCE: W...

Military honors for Ukrainian president as he visits Germany to discuss arms deliveries

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:22:17 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was welcomed with military honors Sunday by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as he made his first visit to Germany since Russia invaded Ukraine.Zelenskyy is visiting allies in search of further arms deliveries to help his country fend off the Russian invasion, and funds to rebuild what’s been destroyed by more than a year of devastating conflict.A Luftwaffe jet flew Zelenskyy to the German capital from Rome, where he had met Saturday with Pope Francis and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni.On the eve of his arrival — which is taking place amid tight security — the German government announced a new package of military aid for Ukraine worth more than 2.7 billion euros ($3 billion), including tanks, anti-aircraft systems and ammunition.“Already in Berlin. Weapons. Powerful package. Air defense. Reconstruction. EU. NATO. Security,” Zelenskyy tweeted Sunday, in an apparent reference to the key priorities of his trip.After initially hes...

Marlins host the Reds on home losing streak

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:22:17 GMT

Cincinnati Reds (18-21, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Miami Marlins (19-21, fourth in the NL East)Miami; Sunday, 1:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Luke Weaver (1-2, 7.36 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 21 strikeouts); Marlins: Braxton Garrett (1-2, 5.97 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 28 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Marlins -166, Reds +142; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins aim to break their five-game home losing streak with a victory over the Cincinnati Reds.Miami has gone 10-11 in home games and 19-21 overall. The Marlins have a 10-2 record in games when they scored at least five runs.Cincinnati has a 6-12 record on the road and an 18-21 record overall. The Reds are 10-6 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.The matchup Sunday is the third time these teams match up this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Jorge Soler has nine doubles, nine home runs and 20 RBI while hitting .245 for the Marlins. Jesus Sanchez is 13-for-33 with seven doubles and two home runs over the pas...

Phillies try to prolong win streak, play the Rockies

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:22:17 GMT

Philadelphia Phillies (20-19, second in the NL East) vs. Colorado Rockies (16-24, fifth in the NL West)Denver; Sunday, 3:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Aaron Nola (3-2, 4.44 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 39 strikeouts); Rockies: Kyle Freeland (3-4, 3.57 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 30 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Phillies -164, Rockies +141; over/under is 11 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies seek to keep a five-game win streak alive when they take on the Colorado Rockies.Colorado has a 16-24 record overall and a 7-11 record in home games. The Rockies are 12-1 in games when they did not give up a home run.Philadelphia is 20-19 overall and 9-12 in road games. The Phillies are 9-2 in games when they hit two or more home runs.Sunday’s game is the seventh meeting between these teams this season. The Phillies are up 5-1 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Elias Diaz has six doubles and three home runs for the Rockies. Kris Bryant is 11-for-39 with a double and two home runs over...

Dodgers look to keep home win streak alive, host the Padres

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:22:17 GMT

San Diego Padres (19-21, third in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (25-15, first in the NL West)Los Angeles; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Ryan Weathers (0-0); Dodgers: Tony Gonsolin (0-1, 1.93 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 10 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Dodgers -178, Padres +152; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers will try to keep their eight-game home win streak intact when they face the San Diego Padres.Los Angeles is 25-15 overall and 14-6 at home. The Dodgers have gone 17-3 in games when they record eight or more hits.San Diego has a 19-21 record overall and a 9-10 record in road games. The Padres are 14-5 in games when they out-hit their opponents.Sunday’s game is the sixth time these teams meet this season. The Dodgers are up 4-1 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Freddie Freeman has a .310 batting average to lead the Dodgers, and has 13 doubles and seven home runs. Will Smith is 13-for-37 with three home runs and seven RBI o...

Diamondbacks face the Giants leading series 2-1

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:22:17 GMT

San Francisco Giants (17-22, fourth in the NL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (22-18, second in the NL West)Phoenix; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Logan Webb (3-5, 3.98 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Brandon Pfaadt (0-1, 12.10 ERA, 1.97 WHIP, six strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Giants -143, Diamondbacks +121; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks bring a 2-1 advantage into the next game of the series against the San Francisco Giants.Arizona is 13-10 at home and 22-18 overall. The Diamondbacks have hit 42 total home runs to rank eighth in the NL.San Francisco is 7-12 on the road and 17-22 overall. The Giants have the sixth-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .424.The teams match up Sunday for the fourth time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Walker leads the Diamondbacks with nine home runs while slugging .510. Dominic Fletcher is 17-for-37 with two doubles, a triple, two home runs and 13 RBI over the last 10 g...