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7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines, briefly prompting a tsunami warning

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:44:38 GMT

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck Saturday off the southern Philippine coast, prompting many villagers to flee their homes in panic around midnight after Philippine authorities issued a tsunami warning.The quake struck at at a depth of 32 kilometers (20 miles), according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties.The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially said that based on the magnitude and location, it expected tsunami waves to hit the southern Philippines and parts of Indonesia, Palau and Malaysia. But the center later dropped its tsunami warning.In Japan, authorities issued evacuation orders in various parts of Okinawa Prefecture, including for the entire coastal area, affecting thousands of people.Teresito Bacolcol, the head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, told The Associated Press his agency advised residents along the coast of southern Surig...

Proper treatment can help dog’s rare condition

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:44:38 GMT

Dear Dr. John,One of my Airedale Terriers was diagnosed with something called Polycythemia Vera. She is seven years old, and her vet prescribed two medications, hydroxyurea and semintra. She started off drinking and peeing a lot and I was initially concerned that she might have diabetes or a kidney problem. She was also exhibiting some more tired behavior than usual.Apparently, this condition is quite rare in dogs, so I want to get a second opinion, but I am not sure where to go or if I even need one. Are there specialists for this kind of condition? I am hoping that she will survive for a reasonable amount. M.M.Dear M.M.,Polycythemia as a hematologic condition that means that there is an excess of red blood cells or erythrocytes in the circulatory system. The blood is thicker than usual, resulting in clinical signs such as those you described as well as dogs having very red gums that can also bleed easily along with weakness, incoordination, and even seizures. Once general polycyth...

Wanting to turn side hustle into career swap

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:44:38 GMT

Q. I’m wrapping presents on nights and weekends through the holidays, and during the day I’m an IT director. I really like retail though! How can I do more than wrap and can I swap gigs?A. Yes, you can swap gigs. Network while you’re at the side hustle, demonstrate a hard work ethic, even with wrapping gifts (meaning, no task is too small to put your work ethic on full display). See if there are other roles you can fill during your shifts as well to meet new people.Set new goals: Do you want to work full-time on the sales floor? Maybe work in IT for this retail company, so same path, but different company? Or if you’re already set on wanting to swap IT director for gift wrapper, crunch numbers. You may enjoy the gig now because your responsibilities are different and perhaps lighter than running a department. So, enjoy the side hustle, communicate your interest in wanting to work there for the long-term, continue to prop that door open through meaningful conv...

New & veteran DJs give SiriusXM a fresh spin

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:44:38 GMT

Nina Blackwood is delivering some Motley Crue news ahead of introducing Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World.”It feels like 1985. It’s 2023. And Blackwood isn’t on MTV, but DJing on SiriusXM channel ’80s on 8.While many associate SiriusXM with Howard Stern — and maybe Howard Stern only — I’ve been more impressed with the other terrestrial DJs (and VJs) the satellite and online radio company has recruited. The company’s stable of veterans has made me do something I didn’t think possible: (partially, temporarily) outsource my music curation.As someone who has spent decades recommending music to people, both professionally and on the amateur level to any friend who would listen, I have opposed letting unvetted sources influence my listening. This means I long ago gave up on corporate FM radio. It also means I was skeptical of SiriusXM. Then I listened.Blackwood and a handful of MTV vets got me in the door. With so much talent presenting doses of nostalgia, it was fun to ...

Schoen: Trump has real chance to return to White House

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:44:38 GMT

There are two significant questions surrounding the state of the upcoming presidential election. First, can Donald Trump be reelected to the presidency given his four indictments and two civil trials? Second, is there any chance that Nikki Haley, Florida governor Ron DeSantis, or anyone else can stop Trump in the GOP primary and prevent a general election rematch of 2020?In regards to the latter question, as the Republican Iowa caucuses quickly approach, recent polling in the state shows Haley moving up decisively to 15% and DeSantis frozen at 18%, despite enormous multimillion dollar investments by his campaign and allied super PAC in the state. Given that former president Donald Trump is running more than ten-points weaker in Iowa than he is elsewhere and Haley’s momentum and upwards polling movement, there is reason to believe she will continue to improve and gain ground. However, in an unexpected way, the persistence of the DeSantis campaign running in the mid to high teens in I...

Editorial: Biden’s green slush fund throwing around cash

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:44:38 GMT

It’s the holiday season, and the Biden administration is in full Santa Claus mode. Never mind the $33 trillion national debt clock whirring upward, the White House is making liberal use of a massive green slush fund to dole out taxpayer-funded goodies to favored special interests.The comically misnamed Inflation Reduction Act contained $400 billion to be dispersed as part of President Joe Biden’s green industrial policy. That’s a fancy phrase for empowering government bureaucrats under crony capitalism to make decisions that should be left to the marketplace.Much of the cash will be funneled through the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office. There’s no shortage of outstretched hands.“The agency agreed to a $1 billion loan for Monolith, a company that promises to make hydrogen out of natural gas,” Kimberley Strassel of The Wall Street Journal reports. “Sunnova, a solar company, landed a $3 billion loan guarantee. Then there are all the real paupers. General Motors and LG scoope...

TV Q&A: Is it bon voyage for ‘Emily in Paris?’

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:44:38 GMT

You have questions. I have some answers.Q: I am wild about “Emily in Paris,” the series on Netflix. Will there be any more seasons? It left us hanging. It’s ripe for more seasons. Help!!!A: Not long after its second season arrived in December 2021, Netflix announced that the Lucy Collins series would be back for both a third and a fourth season. The third season appeared in December 2022. That might make you think the fourth season is around the corner, only the show stalled because of the writers’ and actors’ strikes. With the strikes now settled, Variety reported in November that “Emily” production will begin in January. But Variety also says the show and others are going to have to move swiftly because of the Olympics coming to Paris this summer, which will include bans on productions shooting in the city from June to September.Q: In the “In Plain Sight,” episode when the lead female character is shot and critically wounded, the last scene shows her lying in a hospital bed. Who i...

Mayo Clinic Q&A: What’s going on with my knee?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:44:38 GMT

Dear Mayo Clinic: I was playing a pickup game of football with my kids, took a tumble, and my kneecap made a popping sound. It really hurt, then seemed to get better, but something’s not right. Any idea what might be going on?A: If your kneecap pops or slides to the outside of your knee, you’ll definitely know that something’s going on. Typically, that “something” is a partial or full dislocation, which means the kneecap, also known as the patella, has slipped partly or all the way out of its groove over the knee joint.Dislocation can be caused by a sudden blow, such as taking a hard hit playing a contact sport like football or hockey, or by a chronic condition, such as a stretched ligament. Some people have a particular knee anatomy that makes it more common. In those cases, a dislocation could be caused by something as simple as normal walking or standing up from a chair. With chronic dislocation, it may feel as though your knee is buckling or giving ...

Do I have to go to my ex’s funeral?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:44:38 GMT

Q: What is my responsibility when my children’s mother dies and there is a viewing and formal funeral? Ours was a 10-year marriage that ended in a brutal divorce because of her infidelity and remarriage 20 years ago. We had three children, now all adults with children of their own. I see them often and we are close. Will there will be any adverse effects for my children and if I chose not to attend the services?A. Funeral services are designed to offer respect to the deceased, but more importantly we go to funerals to support those who are left behind. Your kids are most definitely grieving at the loss of their mother, and although you didn’t support your ex-wife’s actions, you certainly want to help your children as they morn her loss. That would be the reason you would go to the viewing and the funeral — not for you or the grudge you hold, but for them. (Good ex-etiquette for parents rule No. 6, “Don’t hold grudges,”)At the funeral you would sit with your children, even if your ex...

The Cape is a great – and cozy – escape in the winter

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:44:38 GMT

Cape Cod is distinctly a summer locale. The beaches, the outdoor dining, the events and that fresh salt air is the reason millions head there every warm week of the year.But here’s something that many don’t know: Cape Cod is downright cozy in the winter months.With inns and hotels that pivot to winter fun, restaurants that embrace local sourcing, to cool experiences that are made for crisp days and/or nights, the Cape is ready for your chilly winter visit.And here’s a bonus; You almost never hit crazy traffic at the bridge this time of year.For an overnight, many of the famed resorts shift to winter mode. This year, the Wequassett Resort (https://wequassett.com/) in Harwich opens in winter months for the first time.Tucked into the shores of Pleasant Bay, you’ll take in winter views from their cozy yet spacious rooms, enjoy seasonal fare and special events – all part of their “Enchanted Winter” calendar.Should you need help in the “dressing for coastal winter” aesthetic, the We...