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Malaysia makes owning an LGBTQ+ Swatch punishable by up to 3 years in jail

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:26 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s government said Thursday that all Swatch products that contain lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer elements — including watches, wrappers and boxes — were banned, warning that anyone found with one could be jailed for up to three years.The ban has been published in the Federal Gazette — which makes it official — as part of a printing law that includes distribution and possession, citing concerns that such products were detrimental to the nation’s morality.Malaysia, which is predominantly Muslim, already criminalizes same-sex relationships, with punishments ranging from caning under Islamic laws to 20 years in prison for sodomy under colonial-era civil laws.In May, authorities raided Swatch stores and confiscated more than 160 watches from its Pride Collection. Some of the watches have rainbow colors while others are in a choice of six single colors that correlate to the gay pride flag, with two rainbow loops on their stra...

CFD: Off-duty Cook County Sheriff deputy shot on Chicago's South Side

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:26 GMT

CHICAGO — An off-duty Cook County Sheriff's Office deputy was shot Wednesday night on the South Side of Chicago, according to the Chicago Fire Department.The shooting happened around 9 p.m. near West 47th Street and South Cicero Avenue. Shot fired at SWAT teams in Austin as they investigate armed robbery case; suspect barricaded inside According to the fire department, the off-duty deputy was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital.Their condition hasn't been released at this time.Additional details haven't been released.This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

Lowertown’s latest addition Erta Ale serves tasty Ethiopian fare

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:26 GMT

I have to admit, I was sad to lose Kyatchi, the Japanese restaurant that opened a second location in Lowertown St. Paul in 2017, only to close after the pandemic.Saying goodbye seems to be a common occurrence over the past few months as many restaurants deal with rising labor, real estate and food costs, but I’m happy to say hello to Erta Ale, the Ethiopian restaurant that took Kyatchi’s place.The vegetarian platter at Erta Ale, the new Ethiopian restaurant in Lowertown St. Paul. (Jess Fleming / Pioneer Press)The space has been changed slightly — the open kitchen/sushi assembly area has been drywalled in, which surprisingly makes the restaurant seem less crowded, and tables have been reconfigured slightly. There is new artwork, but also a few giant televisions, which were used to play (not too loud) music while were there. Much like Kyatchi, Erta Ale’s atmosphere is warm and inviting.The restaurant just got its beer and wine license, and they are serving several local beers on...

5 things to know this Thursday, August 10

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:26 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- One more day until Friday everybody. You can do this. Happy Thursday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we can expect some storms to return this afternoon. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A 71-year-old Delmar woman was found dead in Thompson's Lake on Tuesday after being reported missing Sunday. Meanwhile, at a press conference Tuesday, local officials and nonprofits expressed frustrations with DocGo. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning. 1. Local leaders want accountability from DocGoLocal officials and nonprofits expressed frustrations with DocGo on Tuesday night at a press conference. On Wednesday DocGo responded to some of News10’s questions about the lines of communication and services it’s provided. 2. Missing woman found dead in Thompson’s LakeA 71-year-old Delmar woman who was reported missing to the Bethlehem Police Department on Sund...

Ask Amy: “Gunkle” and niece are out of tune

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:26 GMT

Dear Amy: I have twin nieces, both 29. We’ve always been close.Their dad (my brother) is an alcoholic known to draw unwanted attention to himself.You can imagine being teenagers and dealing with this challenge and embarrassment.I am the “Gunkle” (gay uncle) who has always been their biggest cheerleader, helped financially for their education, the person they often came to for advice, etc. We’re super close, although we have always lived in different cities and now only see each other a couple times a year.Last weekend one of my nieces (who has mentioned that I am one of the most important people in their life) attended a concert in another state.Her husband and I have our own (poor) opinions of one another. I have actively tried to repair the relationship but have not had any response from him.Anyway, to get to this concert, they literally had to drive within a mile from my home — both coming and going. She did not visit or let me know they would be nearby. The only reason I k...

30 June 2023: 4.07 million with temporary protection

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:26 GMT

On 30 June 2023, almost 4.07 million non-EU citizens, who fled Ukraine as a consequence of the Russian invasion on 24 February 2022, had temporary protection status in EU countries. The main EU countries hosting beneficiaries of temporary protection from Ukraine were Germany (1 133 420 people; 28% of the total), Poland (977 740; 24%) and Czechia (349 140; 9%). Compared with the end of May 2023, the number of beneficiaries of temporary protection from Ukraine increased in the EU by 45 800 (+1.1%). The largest increases were observed in Germany (+21 830; +2.0%), Czechia (+9 050; +2.7%) and Ireland (+3 100; +3.7%). On the other hand, only two countries saw a decrease in the number of people under temporary protection: Poland (-13 635; -1.4%) and Italy (-1 005; -0.6%). Data presented in this article refer to the grants of temporary protection based on the Council Implementing Decision 2022/382 of 4 March 2022, establishing the existence of a mass influx of displaced perso...

Single family residence sells for $1.9 million in Dublin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:26 GMT

4771 Piper Glen Terrace – Google Street ViewA 3,104-square-foot house built in 2002 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 4700 block of Piper Glen Terrace in Dublin was sold on June 13, 2023. The $1,920,000 purchase price works out to $619 per square foot. This home presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property sits on a 4,381-square-foot lot.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:On Landmark Way, Dublin, in June 2022, a 2,690-square-foot home was sold for $2,075,000, a price per square foot of $771. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 2,457-square-foot home on the 2500 block of Vinton Avenue in Dublin sold in October 2022, for $2,005,000, a price per square foot of $816. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In June 2023, a 3,603-square-foot home on Poppy Hills Lane in Dublin sold for $2,415,000, a price per square foot of $670. The home has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. 

Bridge: Aug. 10, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:26 GMT

“My cousin the Queen of Diamonds is a few feathers shy of a whole duck,” the Queen of Hearts told Alice at the Mad Hatter’s game. “She thinks losing a trick can be better than winning one, but I know better.”“Don’t listen to her,” the Queen of Diamonds scowled.Alice became declarer at today’s four spades. Since the bidding suggested that dummy might have a club suit declarer could use, West, the Hatter, looked for tricks by leading an aggressive deuce of diamonds. East played the jack.HEART SWITCHAlice had her fingers on the queen when she realized that if the trump finesse lost, West would surely switch to hearts. So Alice won with the ace(!), led a club to dummy and let the ten of trumps ride.The Hatter took the king and, sure enough, led a second low diamond. He hoped East would win and shift to hearts. He was stunned when Alice produced the queen and claimed an overtrick.“Off with his head,” the Queen of Hearts ro...

Horoscopes Aug. 10, 2023: Justin Theroux, think for yourself

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:26 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Josh Gates, 46; Justin Theroux, 52; Antonio Banderas, 63; Rosanna Arquette, 64.Happy Birthday: Listen to your inner voice, and take the road that leads to a better place. Refuse to let the decisions others make decide your next move. Think for yourself, and only make changes that feel comfortable. Revisit joint ventures, and revise outdated agreements that stop you from moving forward. Be reasonable, but don’t lose sight of your needs and goals. Make your happiness a priority. Your numbers are 5, 17, 21, 28, 33, 46, 48.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Utilize your experience to surpass your expectations. Don’t settle for less when you can achieve much more with extra effort. Trust and believe in yourself instead of letting someone else do it for you. A personal pick-me-up will build confidence. Romance is favored. 4 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t hold back; say what’s on your mind and put your attributes to good use. A high-energ...

Word Game: Aug. 10, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:26 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — DENIAL (DENIAL: dee-NYE-ul: Refusal to satisfy a request or desire.)Average mark 23 wordsTime limit 30 minutesCan you find 29 or more words in DENIAL? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — ELICITED edict edit eidetic elect elicit elide elite lice licit lied lite iced idle cede cite teed telic tide tied tilde tile deceit decile deet deice dele deli delict dice diel dietTo 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 kzsaxe@...