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Trudy Rubin: Biden should resolve the blockage of visas for Iraqis and Afghans who helped our troops

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:30:34 GMT

There’s a gaping hole in the endless argument over immigration — and it drives me up the wall. It involves a crisis that should have united both immigration hawks and doves in an effort to resolve it, yet you rarely hear it mentioned.Indeed, few Americans are aware that as many as 100,000 Iraqis have yet to receive the visas to which they were legally entitled by an act of Congress — under the so-called P-2 Direct Access Program — because their family members worked for the U.S. military or civilian officials in wartime. This has put their lives at risk up until the present day, from Iraqi Sunni and Shiite Islamists.Former President Donald Trump shut these families out entirely with his travel ban on Muslims. President Joe Biden has barely done better. And while there is lingering sympathy for Afghan military translators left behind by the chaotic U.S. withdrawal, you rarely hear these days about our betrayals of Iraqis.One endangered Iraqi family, whose stru...

Elite Repeat’s new owner couldn’t resist this resale deal: keys to the consignment boutique

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:30:34 GMT

Ever since Monica Smith found her first bargain at Elite Repeat — a purse, back when she was 14 — she has loved stopping by the consignment boutique in her neighborhood to hunt for fashionable bargains she didn’t even know she needed.In the three decades since then, Smith’s name has become a familiar refrain in the St. Paul shop’s gift card register — her friends and family would often purchase gift cards for her and she’d do the same for them, a cycle that was as constant as birthdays and holidays.Now, the 47-year-old shopper is thrilled with her best secondhand find yet: The key to the store.“I am honored to be the keeper of the key,” said Smith.Elite Repeat’s loyal customer base for women’s designer and on-trend clothing, shoes and accessories, is also thrilled: The purchase, which was finalized recently, means that the resale shop, which closed July 29 after almost 50 years in business, will reopen later this fall...

Serving good patties buried under so-so toppings, Boga has potential. Hopefully they reach it.

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:30:34 GMT

The gyro burger, which includes a double patty with gyro meat, tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion, is a signature item at Boga Ice Cream & Burger, pictured Sept. 7, 2023. Boga, run by the owners of Afandina Cafe in Columbia Heights, opened in summer 2023 in the former Dari-Ette Drive-In. (Jared Kaufman / Pioneer Press)The Dari-Ette Drive-In left meatball-sub-sized shoes to fill when it closed in 2021.Boga Ice Cream & Burger, the walk-up burger joint that opened in the space this summer, isn’t trying to replicate the sandwiches and Italian classics that were an East Side staple. They’re doing their own thing.Could they become as iconic as the Dari-Ette? They’re not there yet, but if they shore things up a bit, I think they have what it takes.To be clear: They’ve got the basics down. The burger patties themselves are juicy, beefy and flavorful, and the buns are puffy and bakery-soft. The patties are no longer purchased wholesale but rather shaped fresh on-site, which co...

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Would you tell your spouse you broke a promise or let it slide?

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:30:34 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma is about keeping secrets from your spouse. Here's David's email: Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. My wife and I both decided to get healthier a few months back. We were never really big partiers, but we would both drink a few times a week and even vape a little bit. I’ll admit that I was a bigger smoker than her, but we would often do it together. We decided we were getting older, and it was best to try to get healthier, so we decided to put those habits behind us. We both quit cold turkey and did really great for a couple of months. Well, for the last few weeks, I’ve been going to my friend’s house — which isn’t unusual — and I’ve vaped a little bit and have had a couple of beers. Now I’m feeling really guilty and don’t know if I should tell my wife or just try and quit again and keep my indiscretion a secret. What do you think? Thanks so much.DavidPersonally, I...

5 things to know this Thursday, September 21

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:30:34 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Do you remember? The 21st night of September? Turn up the Earth, Wind, and Fire today with their timeless song "September" to commemorate the day! Also, happy National New York Day, Capital Region residents! Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to Meteorologists Jill Szwed and Matt Mackie, we're going to see some great weather this afternoon with sunshine and highs around 70 after a taste of fall this morning. A judge has dismissed the indictment against a Vermont sheriff’s deputy who was involved in an officer-involved shooting in Saratoga Springs in November. Meanwhile, a Troy man was arrested Wednesday in connection to a shooting in Lansingburgh. Gustavo Santana Jr., 27, was arrested in Waterford and charged with murder in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning. 1. Judge di...

Ask Amy: Granddaughter’s life is too messy

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:30:34 GMT

Dear Amy: I’m writing about my 20-year-old granddaughter.She didn’t get along with her father at home, and asked to move in with me.She was having emotional problems and even at one point tried to end her life. She was also diagnosed with juvenile arthritis.You can’t really tell except once in a while, when she says she’s in pain.Because she cried that she was having problems with her dad, I allowed her to temporarily move in.She promptly quit college and her job. She sleeps away most of the day.She has been here for a year. She uses every excuse you can think of not to do anything with her life, although she recently did get a part-time job.She only comes home when she feels like it (a few nights a week). Her bedroom is wall-to-wall clothes, dirty dishes, etc.I always used that room for my other grandchildren to stay over. Now, none of them want to stay with me.I’m 71 years old, have worked all my life, and am now retired and struggling to get by.I love my g...

Commission approves €20 million Estonian scheme to support companies in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:30:34 GMT

The European Commission has approved a €20 million Estonian scheme to support companies in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the State Aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework, adopted by the Commission on 9 March 2023 to support measures in sectors which are key to accelerate the green transition and reduce fuel dependencies. The new Framework amends and prolongs in part the Temporary Crisis Framework, adopted on 23 March 2022 to enable member states to support the economy in the context of the current geopolitical crisis, already amended on 20 July 2022 and on 28 October 2022.Under the scheme, the aid will take the form of direct grants. The purpose of the scheme is to support companies to alleviate their dependency to fossil fuels that are affected by the current crisis. The scheme will be open to companies of all sizes and sectors, with some exceptions such as the agriculture, food and beverage sectors that benefit from earlier schem...

Sale closed in Danville: $1.5 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:30:34 GMT

7 Nob Hill Drive – Google Street ViewThe property located in the first block of Nob Hill Drive in Danville was sold on Aug. 14, 2023 for $1,500,000, or $867 per square foot. The house, built in 1953, has an interior space of 1,731 square feet. The layout of this single-story house includes three bedrooms and two baths. In addition, the home includes an attached two-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:In July 2022, a 1,475-square-foot home on Valle Verde Court in Danville sold for $1,575,000, a price per square foot of $1,068. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Green Valley Road, Danville, in July 2022, a 1,596-square-foot home was sold for $1,550,000, a price per square foot of $971. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 2,835-square-foot home on the first block of Pulido Court in Danville sold in December 2022, for $1,550,000, a price per square foot of $547. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathroom...

Horoscopes Sept. 21, 2023: Bill Murray, check your emotions at the door

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:30:34 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alfonso Ribeiro, 52; Nancy Travis, 62; Bill Murray, 73; Stephen King, 76.Happy Birthday: Check your emotions at the door and refuse to let anyone get under your skin this year. You have plenty to gain if you focus on what matters and the goal you want to achieve. Be honest, regardless of what others suggest. Your word and reputation matter if you want to rise to the top. Embrace change for the right reason; something good will happen. Your numbers are 7, 15, 21, 28, 32, 43, 47.ARIES (March 21-April 19): A force play will help push you forward. Don’t be reluctant to use your skills, knowledge and experience to get your way. Fear is the enemy; believe and trust in your ability to make yourself heard. Nurture a meaningful relationship and romance will follow. 5 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t make promises you can’t keep or let temptation lead you astray. Use experience and intelligence as you decide your next move. Getting out with ...

Gov. Youngkin tells Virginians to ‘get off the sidelines’ for early voting

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:30:34 GMT

Early voting gets underway Friday across Virginia for the Nov. 7 legislative elections, which will decide political control of the state’s currently divided General Assembly.Every seat in both the House of Delegates and state Senate will be on the ballot.“We’re encouraging everybody to get off the sidelines and go vote early,” Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin said in an interview with WTOP. “It’s the most important right that we have in our great democracy, which is to elect our leaders.”The early voting period lasts for 45 days.Starting Friday, voters will be able to cast a ballot in person or request that a ballot be mailed to them.“Oftentimes, something happens on Election Day where you have a sick child or you might be sick yourself or something happens at work and you miss it,” said Youngkin. “There’s no better way to ensure that your vote is counted then to go ahead and cast it early when you have a chance.”The Vi...