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Putin berates US and EU envoys, top official says US aid fuelling conflict

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:05 GMT

Russian President Vladimir Putin told the new US and EU ambassadors in blunt language on Wednesday (5 April) that their countries were responsible for a dramatic deterioration in relations since Russia sent its armed forces into Ukraine last year.The ambassadors were among 17 who presented their diplomatic credentials to Putin at a televised ceremony in the Kremlin.Putin told new US Ambassador Lynne Tracy that US support for a revolution in Ukraine in 2014 had led to the current situation where Russia and Ukraine were in conflict.He said relations were in "a deep crisis" that was "based on fundamentally different approaches to the formation of the modern world order"."Dear Madam Ambassador, I know you may not agree, but I cannot but say that the United States' use ... of such tools as support for the so-called 'colour revolutions', support in this regard for the coup in Kyiv in 2014, ultimately led to today's Ukrainian crisis," Putin said.Speaking separately, Russian Foreign Ministe...

Single family residence in San Jose sells for $1.6 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:05 GMT

4002 La Mesa Lane – Google Street ViewA 1,210-square-foot house built in 1959 has changed hands. The new owners acquired the property in the 4000 block of La Mesa Lane on March 14, 2023. The property located in the 4000 block of La Mesa Lane in San Jose was sold on March 14, 2023. The $1,590,000 purchase price works out to $1,314 per square foot. The house, built in 1959, has an interior space of 1,210 square feet. The property features three bedrooms, two baths, a garage, and two parking spaces. There’s also a pool in the backyard. The unit sits on a 6,100-square-foot lot.Additional houses have recently changed hands nearby:On Paladin Drive, San Jose, in May 2022, a 1,356-square-foot home was sold for $1,800,000, a price per square foot of $1,327. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,500-square-foot home on the 4100 block of Samson Way in San Jose sold in August 2022, for $1,530,000, a price per square foot of $1,020. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In September 2022...

Sharks update: Karlsson nears 100, Quinn on Lorentz, and are San Jose’s lottery odds locked in?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:05 GMT

SAN JOSE – The first goal for the San Jose Sharks on Saturday is to close out what’s been a dreary season at home with a win over Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. The second is to help Erik Karlsson reach 100 points for the year.Karlsson had a goal and a highlight-reel assist Thursday in the Sharks’ 6-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche at SAP Center, giving him 98 points, a mark reached only 15 other times by a defenseman in the over 100-year history of the NHL.Karlsson is now poised to become just the sixth different NHL defenseman to reach 100 points in a season as the Sharks (22-40-16) play the Oilers (47-23-9) in the final game of the year at SAP Center. The Sharks then finish things up next week with games in Winnipeg, Calgary, and Edmonton.Karlsson has scored at least two points in a game 28 times this season.“We’ve all talked about what a special year he’s had,” said Sharks coach David Quinn, who saw his team fall to 8-21-11 at home this sea...

Braves bring 1-0 series lead over Padres into game 2

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:05 GMT

San Diego Padres (3-4) vs. Atlanta Braves (6-1)Atlanta; Friday, 7:20 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Nick Martinez (0-0); Braves: Jared Shuster (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -131, Padres +110; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves host the San Diego Padres, leading the series 1-0.Atlanta had a 101-61 record overall and a 55-26 record at home last season. The Braves averaged 3.4 extra base hits per game, including 1.5 home runs.San Diego had an 89-73 record overall and a 45-36 record in road games last season. The Padres slugged .382 with a .318 on-base percentage as a team in the 2022 season.INJURIES: Braves: Michael Harris II: day-to-day (back), Collin McHugh: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Max Fried: 15-Day IL (left hamstring), Huascar Ynoa: 60-Day IL (elbow), Kolby Allard: 60-Day IL (oblique), Tyler Matzek: 60-Day IL (elbow), Kyle Wright: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Raisel Iglesias: 15-Day IL (shoulder)Padres: Joe Musgrove: 15-Day IL (toe), Robert Suarez: 15-Day...

Nationals look to stop 4-game skid, take on the Rockies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:05 GMT

Washington Nationals (1-6) vs. Colorado Rockies (3-4)Denver; Friday, 8:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (0-0); Rockies: Jose Urena (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Rockies -127, Nationals +106; over/under is 11 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals aim to stop a four-game skid with a victory over the Colorado Rockies.Colorado had a 68-94 record overall and a 41-40 record in home games last season. The Rockies batted .254 as a team in the 2022 season with a .713 OPS.Washington had a 55-107 record overall and a 29-52 record on the road last season. The Nationals scored 3.7 runs per game while allowing 5.3 in the 2022 season.INJURIES: Rockies: Daniel Bard: 15-Day IL (anxiety), Randal Grichuk: 10-Day IL (hernia), Antonio Senzatela: 15-Day IL (knee), Lucas Gilbreath: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tyler Kinley: 60-Day IL (elbow), Brendan Rodgers: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Sean Bouchard: 60-Day IL (biceps), Ryan Rolison: 60-Day IL (shoulder)Nationals: Corey Dickerson: 10-Day ...

Brewers host the Cardinals to open 3-game series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:05 GMT

St. Louis Cardinals (2-4) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (5-1)Milwaukee; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Jack Flaherty (0-0); Brewers: Brandon Woodruff (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Brewers -163, Cardinals +140; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers open a three-game series at home against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday.Milwaukee went 86-76 overall and 46-35 in home games a season ago. The Brewers batted .234 as a team in the 2022 season with a .723 OPS.St. Louis went 93-69 overall and 40-41 on the road last season. The Cardinals averaged 8.5 hits per game last season while batting a collective .252 and slugging .420.INJURIES: Brewers: Justin Wilson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Luis Urias: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Aaron Ashby: 15-Day IL (labrum), Adrian Houser: 15-Day IL (groin), Tyrone Taylor: 10-Day IL (elbow), Jason Alexander: 60-Day IL (shoulder)Cardinals: Lars Nootbaar: 10-Day IL (thumb), Paul DeJong: 10-Day IL (back), Wilking Rodriguez: 15-Day IL (s...

Reds visit the Phillies to open 3-game series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:05 GMT

Cincinnati Reds (3-2) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (1-5)Philadelphia; Friday, 3:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Hunter Greene (0-0); Phillies: Zack Wheeler (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Phillies -201, Reds +169; over/under is 7 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies begin a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday.Philadelphia had an 87-75 record overall and a 47-34 record in home games last season. The Phillies scored 4.6 runs per game in the 2022 season while giving up 4.2.Cincinnati had a 62-100 record overall and a 29-52 record on the road last season. The Reds pitching staff averaged 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings while giving up 5.0 runs per game in the 2022 season.INJURIES: Phillies: Darick Hall: day-to-day (thumb), Brandon Marsh: day-to-day (ankle), Josh Harrison: day-to-day (ankle), Noah Song: 15-Day IL (back), Cristopher Sanchez: 15-Day IL (left tricep), Bryce Harper: 10-Day IL (elbow), Rafael Marchan: 60-Day IL (hand), Nick Nelson: 15...

Mets host the Marlins to start 3-game series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:05 GMT

Miami Marlins (3-4) vs. New York Mets (3-4)New York; Friday, 1:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Edward Cabrera (0-0); Mets: Tylor Megill (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Mets -180, Marlins +152; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets start a three-game series at home against the Miami Marlins on Friday.New York went 101-61 overall and 54-27 in home games last season. The Mets pitching staff averaged 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings while giving up 3.7 runs per game in the 2022 season.Miami had a 69-93 record overall and a 35-46 record on the road last season. The Marlins slugged .363 with a .294 on-base percentage as a team in the 2022 season.INJURIES: Mets: Omar Narvaez: 10-Day IL (calf), Sam Coonrod: 60-Day IL (lat), Brett Baty: day-to-day (undisclosed), Bryce Montes de Oca: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tommy Hunter: 15-Day IL (back), Justin Verlander: 15-Day IL (teres major), Stephen Ridings: 15-Day IL (lat), Edwin Diaz: 60-Day IL (knee), Elieser Hernandez: 15-Day IL (sh...

Filipinos nailed to crosses despite church objection

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:05 GMT

SAN PEDRO CUTUD, Philippines (AP) — Eight Filipinos were nailed to crosses to reenact Jesus Christ’s suffering in a gory Good Friday tradition that draws thousands of devotees and tourists to the Philippines despite being rejected by the Catholic church.The real-life crucifixions in the farming village of San Pedro Cutud in Pampanga province north of Manila resumed after a three-year pause due to the coronavirus pandemic. About a dozen villagers registered but only eight men participated, including 62-year-old sign painter Ruben Enaje, who was nailed to a wooden cross for the 34th time in San Pedro Cutud.In a news conference shortly after his brief crucifixion, Enaje said he prayed for the eradication of the COVID-19 virus and the end of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has contributed to gas and food prices soaring worldwide.“It’s just these two countries involved in that war, Russia and Ukraine, but all of us are being affected,” said Enaje, who appeared to be well ...

Sajjan says Liberals might reverse foreign-aid drop if economy bounces back

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:05 GMT

OTTAWA — International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan says his government might boost foreign aid spending if the Canadian economy rebounds after criticism over a drop in development funding that has the sector preparing to cut programs.“The stronger our economy, the more we can do around the world,” Sajjan said in an interview Thursday in his first public comments since last month’s budget called for a 15 per cent drop in aid funding.The Liberals are planning to scale back their official development assistance by $1.3 billion, but he echoed Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in saying that this doesn’t amount to a cut. Sajjan said the $6.9 billion pledged for this year is more than the $6.6 billion allocated in the last pre-pandemic budget in 2019.The aid sector has pushed the government to instead build on the more than $8 billion they allocated for aid spending last year, as a result of two years of extra funding to respond to COVID-19 and Russia’...