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Daily horoscope for June 28, 2023

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:50:56 GMT

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 4 a.m. to 5 a.m. EDT today (1 a.m. to 2 a.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Libra into Scorpio.Happy Birthday for Wednesday, June 28, 2023:You are intelligent and fiercely individualistic. You defend your own rights and the rights of others. You are warmhearted and well-liked. Get ready for exciting changes. Stay light on your feet and flexible. Seek out new opportunities and be ready to act fast. Travel is likely.ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★★You’re in the zone today, which is why you will accomplish a lot! Family discussions will go well, along with real-estate negotiations. This is an excellent day to negotiate a loan or mortgage. Basically, it’s the perfect day to work hard and party hard! (Take your reward.) Tonight: Family discussions.TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★★You’re on the go today. You sense that this is a productive day. Your pace is fast, and your schedule is full with short trips and c...

Russia seeks calm after aborted mutiny, West sees cracks in Putin's authority

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:50:56 GMT

Russia sought to restore calm on Monday (26 June) after an aborted mutiny by Wagner Group mercenaries over the weekend, while Western allies assessed how President Vladimir Putin might reassert authority and what it could mean for the war in Ukraine.Ending their short-lived mutiny, Wagner fighters halted their rapid advance on Moscow, withdrew from the southern Russian city of Rostov and headed back to their bases late on Saturday under a deal that guaranteed their safety. Their commander, Yevgeny Prigozhin, would move to Belarus under the deal mediated by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.Monday has been declared a non-working day in Moscow to allow time for things to settle, and there was little evidence of increased security in the Russian capital on Sunday evening.Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, one of the main targets of Prigozhin's anger, visited Russian troops involved in the military operation in Ukraine, state-run RIA news agency reported on Monday.But Putin, who ha...

Miss Manners: I told the subway rider he was rude, and he got huffy

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:50:56 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: The following has happened to me twice recently, and I consider it rude.On both occasions, I took an empty seat on the subway (I am elderly and don’t want to stand if I don’t have to), only to discover that the two people I sat between were together and wanted to talk.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: Why do they ask such questions about my groceries? Advice | Miss Manners: The bride isn’t friendly, plus I know she’s already married. Must I go to her wedding? Advice | Miss Manners: Am I right that it’s disgusting to put eyeglasses on a kitchen counter? Advice | Miss Manners: They got upset when I tried to step out of the photo Advice | Miss Manners: Our dinner guests said everything was fine. Obviously, it was not. On both occasions, I politely said to one of the people, “Would you like to switch seats with me so that you can continue your conve...

Dear Abby: I’m sure his wife saw his inappropriate behavior

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:50:56 GMT

DEAR ABBY: My daughter “Lia” and her husband, “Jerry,” visited his mother and stepdad, “Gil,” a few months ago.Gil gave Lia an inappropriate hug, with his hand sliding to her buttocks. Lia said Gil had done this before and it made her uncomfortable. She told Jerry, and he began watching his stepdad closely when they visited.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: We can’t go out with her anymore, and we can’t tell her why Advice | Dear Abby: My daughters want to follow the same house rules as my son Advice | Dear Abby: He made my life miserable, and my daughter demands I socialize with him Advice | Dear Abby: How do I tell her our dinners are no longer high priority? Advice | Dear Abby: She dressed like a bride at the funeral, and things got worse from there Recently, my family and I visited Jerry’s parents. Gil gave me a hug around my back, and then slid...

Detienen a un agente francés tras disparar mortalmente a un adolescente durante un control de tráfico

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:50:56 GMT

(CNN) — Las autoridades francesas que investigan la muerte de un adolescente por disparos de la policía durante un control de tráfico cerca de París este martes detuvieron a un agente, mientras se producían enfrentamientos durante la noche entre las fuerzas del orden y jóvenes indignados por la muerte.El agente de policía está detenido como sospechoso de “homicidio culposo”, tras el incidente ocurrido sobre las 8:18 a.m. hora local de este martes en el suburbio de Nanterre, según un comunicado de la fiscalía local. Tres personas se encontraban en el automóvil, un Mercedes AMG, en el momento del incidente.La muerte del joven de 17 años se declaró a las 9:15 a.m. hora local “tras recibir al menos una herida de bala” y a pesar de la intervención de los médicos de urgencias, dijo la fiscalía de Nanterre.Un segundo pasajero fue detenido y posteriormente puesto en libertad, mientras que un tercer pasajero, que se cree huyó del lugar de los hechos, se encuentr...

Alfonso Ribeiro can’t wait to chill with Elmo at ‘A Capitol Fourth’

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:50:56 GMT

Hear our full chat on my podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley.” toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews 'A Capitol Fourth' with Alfonso Ribeiro (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); He’s known for “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “America’s Funniest Home Videos” and “Dancing with the Stars.”This Fourth of July, Alfonso Ribeiro hosts “A Capitol Fourth”; the concer...

Dodgers bring 3-game road win streak into game against the Rockies

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:50:56 GMT

Los Angeles Dodgers (44-34, third in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (31-50, fifth in the NL West)Denver; Wednesday, 8:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: TBD; Rockies: Kyle Freeland (4-8, 4.54 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 53 strikeouts)BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Colorado Rockies trying to prolong a three-game road winning streak.Colorado has a 31-50 record overall and an 18-21 record in home games. The Rockies have a 23-11 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.Los Angeles has a 20-19 record in road games and a 44-34 record overall. The Dodgers have gone 26-12 in games when they hit two or more home runs.The teams meet Wednesday for the fourth time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Ryan McMahon has 20 doubles, three triples and 12 home runs for the Rockies. Ezequiel Tovar is 14-for-41 with a double, a triple and two home runs over the last 10 games.Mookie Betts leads Los Angeles with 19 home runs while slugging .503. Will Smith is 9-for-34 with two hom...

Padres take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Pirates

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:50:56 GMT

San Diego Padres (37-42, fourth in the NL West) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (36-42, fourth in the NL Central)Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Blake Snell (4-6, 3.33 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 104 strikeouts); Pirates: Mitch Keller (8-3, 3.45 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 113 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Padres -163, Pirates +138; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres are looking to end a three-game losing streak with a win against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Pittsburgh is 36-42 overall and 19-19 in home games. The Pirates have a 22-4 record in games when they scored at least five runs.San Diego has a 17-20 record on the road and a 37-42 record overall. The Padres have the fifth-best team ERA in MLB play at 3.80.The matchup Wednesday is the second time these teams square off this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Andrew McCutchen has nine doubles and nine home runs for the Pirates. Carlos Santana is 11-for-39 with two doubles, two home runs and six RBI over the past 10 ga...

New York Mets square off against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:50:56 GMT

Milwaukee Brewers (41-38, second in the NL Central) vs. New York Mets (36-43, fourth in the NL East)New York; Wednesday, 7:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Wade Miley (5-2, 2.91 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 31 strikeouts); Mets: Kodai Senga (6-5, 3.52 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 93 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Mets -147, Brewers +125; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets take on the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday.New York has a 36-43 record overall and an 18-16 record in home games. The Mets rank fourth in the NL with 96 total home runs, averaging 1.2 per game.Milwaukee has gone 19-20 on the road and 41-38 overall. The Brewers have a 26-5 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.The teams square off Wednesday for the sixth time this season. The Brewers are ahead 4-1 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Pete Alonso has six doubles, a triple and 24 home runs for the Mets. Francisco Lindor is 11-for-31 with two doubles, four home runs and 10 RBI over the las...

Phillies take 7-game road win streak into matchup with the Cubs

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:50:56 GMT

Philadelphia Phillies (41-37, third in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (37-40, third in the NL Central)Chicago; Wednesday, 8:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Aaron Nola (6-5, 4.38 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 98 strikeouts); Cubs: Drew Smyly (7-4, 3.59 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 69 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Phillies -123, Cubs +104; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies will try to keep a seven-game road win streak alive when they take on the Chicago Cubs.Chicago is 20-18 at home and 37-40 overall. The Cubs have gone 13-26 in games when they have allowed a home run.Philadelphia is 20-23 in road games and 41-37 overall. The Phillies have gone 17-7 in games decided by one run.Wednesday’s game is the fifth time these teams square off this season. The Phillies are ahead 3-1 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS:Kyle Schwarber leads Philadelphia with 20 home runs while slugging .434. Brandon Marsh is 13-for-36 with two home runs and five RBI over the past 10 games.LA...