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Opposition protest leader detained in Moldova

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:26 GMT

Authorities in Moldova detained a prominent figure from the long-running protests that demanded the resignation of the proEuropean government on Monday as she tried to leave the country. The anti-corruption prosecutor’s office confirmed this.Marina Tauber, a leading protestor, has led a street demonstration against President Maia Sandu who is a proponent of rapid integration of Moldova into the European Union, a poor ex-Soviet country located between Ukraine and EU member Romania.Tauber is the senior member of Moldova’s second-largest opposition party, led by Ilan SOR. He lives in exile and was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment last month in connection with bank fraud.Sandu and officials claim that Tauber's involvement in the loud protests is part of an attempt to disrupt the public affairs of Moldova and act for the interests of Russia.In a press release, Irina Gotisan, presidential press secretary said that "everyone is required to adhere to the legal norms of Republic of Moldova...

Presale Codes for Michelle Wolf It’s Great to Be Here Tour

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:26 GMT

Comedian extraordinaire Michelle Wolf is taking her show on the road with a massive tour dubbed the “It’s Great to Be Here” Tour. The comedian will be hitting 21 dates across the country, launching on September 15 in San Diego, CA and wrapping December 2 in Portland, OR, with a stop here in Los Angeles at the beautiful Wilshire Ebell Theatre on September 16 — see below for all dates. Passwords and presale codes for the Michelle Wolf It’s Great to Be Here Tour tickets are as follows:Presale codes for Michelle Wolf It’s Great to Be Here TourPresale tickets for the Michelle Wolf It’s Great to Be Here Tour go on sale today, May 3 and we’ve been told the following presale codes and passwords may work. Details are subject to change, and vary by event date:Artist presale code or password: WOLFSales for the general public should go on sale this Friday, May 5. Take note that details, dates and codes for the tour are subject to change.What has Michelle Wolf...

Presale Codes for Gaslight Anthem Fall Tour 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:26 GMT

Do you have Great Expectations? Well if you’re a Gaslight Anthem fan, those expectations are ringing auspiciously today. That’s because Gaslight Anthem just announced a fall tour that will have them hitting concert dates across the country. Special guests haven’t been announced yet, but they are being joined by Oso Oso, Emily Wolfe, The Original Misfits, Fear and AVAIL at earlier dates of their touring schedule this year. This fall leg launches on September 15 in Louisville, KY and wraps October 8 in Spokane, WA — see below for all dates. Passwords and presale codes for the Gaslight Anthem Fall Tour 2023 tickets are as follows:Presale codes for Gaslight Anthem Fall Tour 2023Presale tickets for the Gaslight Anthem Fall Tour 2023 go on sale today, May 3 and we’ve been told the following presale codes and passwords may work. Details are subject to change, and vary by event date:Artist presale code or password: CHARGE23Spotify presale code or password: tga2023Live Nati...

Detached house sells in Danville for $1.6 million

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:26 GMT

140 Gardner Place – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 100 block of Gardner Place in Danville has new owners. The 2,486-square-foot property, built in 1990, was sold on April 12, 2023. The $1,550,000 purchase price works out to $623 per square foot. The property features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, an attached garage, and two parking spaces. The unit sits on a 4,950-square-foot lot.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:In November 2022, a 2,908-square-foot home on Glasgow Circle in Danville sold for $1,750,000, a price per square foot of $602. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Glasgow Circle, Danville, in October 2022, a 2,484-square-foot home was sold for $1,570,000, a price per square foot of $632. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 2,749-square-foot home on the 1000 block of Hill Meadow Place in Danville sold in June 2022, for $2,300,000, a price per square foot of $837. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 

Ask Amy: I wish I could undo the surprise that tore our family apart

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:26 GMT

Dear Amy: You frequently encourage people to pursue their DNA heritage.My two siblings found out that their biological father is entirely unknown. Knowing this has definitively destroyed the relationship between the siblings.I honestly feel as though there is a point at which knowing or understanding true parenthood is harmful to relationships.This ultimately undermines the idea of familial bonds.I would like to offer my entire disapproval and negation of your opinions in this matter. I ultimately respect your viewpoints, but if the greater overall good is to benefit from ignorance, as it relates to family relationships, I do feel as though ignorance is bliss.I wish I could turn back the clock.Wanting IgnoranceRelated ArticlesAdvice | Ask Amy: She’s not my mom, and her ‘compliments’ rub me the wrong way Advice | Ask Amy: My dad is demanding I tell lies about our family Advice | Ask Amy: My fiancee’s family says IR...

Harriette Cole: I always take pictures, but these might get me uninvited

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:26 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: I went to a lovely party hosted by a prominent, successful couple. In the past, they have not wanted photos to be shared from their events, but this time they didn’t say anything. They even had a professional photographer there, and they allowed everyone to take pictures with their cameras and smartphones.Now that the event is over, I want to post pictures like I always do after I have enjoyed myself. But I’m not sure if it would be appropriate to do so. I don’t want to offend my friend or get uninvited because I broke an unwritten rule. What should I do?What Is Private?DEAR WHAT IS PRIVATE?: Go to the source. Reach out to your friends and ask if it is OK for you to post pictures from the party.Don’t second-guess yourself. Be sure before you post anything from this private event. If they do not respond, do not post. This can be hard to honor during the age of instant posting on social media, but it is safer to keep these images private until y...

Is LeBron James still the biggest threat to the Warriors’ season? Not after Game 1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:26 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – Turns out, trying to contain LeBron James might not be the biggest challenge the Golden State Warriors face in their second-round playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers.Anthony Davis had a playoff game for the ages Tuesday, etching his name alongside some of the storied franchise’s all-time greats, as he had 30 points, 23 rebounds and five assists to lead the Lakers to a 117-112 win over the Warriors in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal at Chase Center.“For us, it’s a treat for us to be able to have such a dynamic player that can not only go out and get you 30 and 20,” James said, “but also command the paint defensively.”Davis did just in the final two minutes in the game’s most crucial sequence.After the Warriors went on a 14-0 run over a four-plus minute span to tie the game at 112 with 1:38 to go, guard D’Angelo Russell responded with a driving layup to give the Lakers back the lead. Then on the Warriors’ ensuing possession, Davis blocked a short Cu...

‘This is the best fire department:’ New Prince William County chief sworn in

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:26 GMT

Deputy County Executive Daniel Alexander, right, administers the oath of office to Prince William County Fire and Rescue System Chief Thomas LaBelle Monday at the McCoart Government Center. (Courtesy InsideNoVa.com)This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today.Prince William County Fire and Rescue System Chief Thomas Labelle came on duty Monday after a swearing-in ceremony at the McCoart Government Center.LaBelle, who will lead the system that includes eight volunteer fire and rescue departments, will be responsible for the county’s Fire, Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Management Services. He will be paid an annual salary of $215,000.Former Fire and Rescue Chief Timothy Keen retired at the start of September after three years as chief and more than 40 years with the county.Prince William County Chair At-Large Ann Wheeler welcomed LaBelle to the county during Monday’...

Leeds hires Sam Allardyce as manager after firing Gracia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:26 GMT

LEEDS, England (AP) — Sam Allardyce made an unlikely return to the Premier League on Wednesday when the 68-year-old former England coach was hired by Leeds until the end of the season after the relegation-threatened club fired manager Javi Gracia.Allardyce’s last coaching role was at West Bromwich Albion for the second half of the 2020-21 season, when he failed in his short-term mission to keep the team in the Premier League.That hasn’t stopped Leeds from turning to Allardyce, previously regarded as a survival specialist, as the replacement for Gracia, who leaves after two months in the job and after winning only three of his 12 games in charge.Leeds lost five of its seven games in April and conceded 23 goals in that period — the most allowed in a single month in Premier League history. Gracia’s last game proved to be the 4-1 loss at Bournemouth on Sunday.The team is in fourth-to-last place in the standings, only out of the relegation zone on goal difference with four games remainin...

Springboks’ Kolisi has surgery, in race to make World Cup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:26 GMT

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s team doctor said Wednesday it was too early to predict whether captain Siya Kolisi will be available for the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup title defense after undergoing knee surgery.Kolisi had the operation on Friday after sustaining a partial tear to the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee playing for the Durban-based Sharks against Ireland’s Munster on April 22.Springboks doctor Jerome Mampane is monitoring Kolisi’s recovery and isn’t ready to give a timeframe for the flanker’s return.“Mampane said it was too early to make any reliable forecasts on when Kolisi may be able to return to play,” SA Rugby said in a statement.Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber wished Kolisi well in his recovery, adding: “We know that he will do everything possible to return to play soon as possible.”The World Cup in France kicks off on Sept. 8, giving Kolisi a four-month window to recover from the surgery. He’...