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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake shakes northwest Turkey. No damage or injuries reported

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:33:49 GMT

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A moderately strong earthquake struck northwest Turkey on Monday, sending people out into the streets in fear. There was no immediate report of injuries or damage.The magnitude 5.1 earthquake was centered in the Sea of Marmara, off the town of Gemlik in Bursa province, according to the disaster management agency, AFAD. It struck at 10:42 a.m. local time (07:42 GMT), at a depth of some 9 kilometers (5.6 miles)HaberTurk television said it was felt in Istanbul and other nearby regions where people left homes and offices in fear.In February, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake devastated 11 southern and southeastern Turkish provinces as well as part of northern Syria. More than 50,000 people were killed in Turkey.The Associated Press

Snow could develop Monday night spreading toward downtown Chicago overnight, but temps in the 50s are forecast to return Thursday and Friday

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:33:49 GMT

If you plan on putting up outdoor holiday decorations after work, early this week, you find chilly temperatures and mainly dry conditions. For those of you who put up a real Christmas tree, it's best to take some steps to help prevent the tree catching fire. Most fires are due to electrical failures.  The trees need to stay hydrated, so make watering them a part of your daily routine through the season.Substantial rainfall and potential flooding in the Pacific Northwest is expected as a prolonged Atmospheric River flows in through the middle of next week.

Daily horoscope for December 4, 2023

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:33:49 GMT

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Virgo.Happy Birthday for Monday, Dec. 4, 2023:You’re a risk-taker. You have strong views and sometimes appear eccentric, perhaps even stubborn. This year is about exciting changes and increased personal freedom. Stay flexible. Let go of whatever is holding you back. Seek out new opportunities and trust your intuition. Expect to travel.ARIES(March 21-April 19)★★★Today has mixed messages — good and bad. The good news is that you feel upbeat at work or with any task that you set for yourself. In fact, working with groups will be particularly helpful and effective. However, steer clear of arguments about politics and religion. Tonight: Get organized.TAURUS(April 20-May 20)★★★★It’s Monday, and you’re in the mood to party! Play hooky if you can. At least have a fun lunch or meet the gang for coffee or happy hour. Sports events, playful activities with kids and entertainin...

Commission launches new database to track digital services terms and conditions

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:33:49 GMT

The European Commission has launched the Digital Services Terms and Conditions Database, which features the terms and conditions of digital services, with a focus on online platforms such as social media, app stores or marketplaces. This database is a Commission initiative, which complements the various transparency requirements introduced by the Digital Services Act (DSA), including the obligation for online platforms to provide an easily understandable, plain-language summary of their terms and conditions, in the languages of the Member States where they operate.The Digital Services Terms and Conditions Database will serve as a go-to resource for users, regulators, and stakeholders. Regulators will be able to monitor the digital landscape and assess legal compliance with regulations. Researchers will have the opportunity to gain real-time insights into changing terms and conditions through the database.The database uses open-source software developed by Open Terms Archive, an init...

Dear Abby: My boyfriend doesn’t want this woman to know about me

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:33:49 GMT

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Rick,” and I broke up 10 years ago and reunited two years ago. I’m in good health, own my own home, and am financially independent. Rick is nine years older. He owns his own home and is retired.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: My son’s wife and mother-in-law are ganging up on him Advice | Dear Abby: I am furious that the bride disinvited my little girl from the high-profile wedding Advice | Dear Abby: My husband invites his friends and waltzes away from the hassle Advice | Dear Abby: Should my children forgive my cheating ex-wife? Advice | Dear Abby: I accidentally opened my son-in-law’s mail. Should I tell what I learned? We have been seeing each other every week for the last two years. He has spent many hours painting and doing repairs to my house. I cook for him and give him massages, and we have a fantastic sex life.So, what is the problem? ...

Sale closed in San Jose: $2 million for a four-bedroom home

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:33:49 GMT

6576 Little Falls Drive – Google Street ViewA house located in the 6500 block of Little Falls Drive in San Jose has new owners. The 1,986-square-foot property, built in 1964, was sold on Nov. 13, 2023, for $1,975,000, or $994 per square foot. This single-story home boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Outside, the home presents roofing composed of wood shake roofing / shingles materials. Inside, there is a fireplace. Additionally, the house includes a two-car garage, offering generous space for vehicles and storage requirements.Additional houses have recently been sold nearby:In August 2022, a 1,526-square-foot home on Tam Oshanter Drive in San Jose sold for $1,925,000, a price per square foot of $1,261. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,795-square-foot home on the 6600 block of Tam Oshanter Drive in San Jose sold in November 2022, for $1,710,000, a price per square foot of $953. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Camelia Drive, San ...

Zackery leads Boston College against Cent. Conn. St. after 20-point game

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:33:49 GMT

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (3-4) at Boston College Eagles (5-3, 0-1 ACC)Boston; Tuesday, 6 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Boston College takes on the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils after Jaeden Zackery scored 20 points in Boston College’s 84-78 overtime loss to the NC State Wolfpack.The Eagles have gone 3-1 at home. Boston College is 2-1 in games decided by at least 10 points.The Blue Devils are 1-3 on the road. Cent. Conn. St. is second in the NEC with 15.9 assists per game led by Kellen Amos averaging 4.1.Boston College’s average of 6.8 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.2 more made shots on average than the 6.6 per game Cent. Conn. St. gives up. Cent. Conn. St. has shot at a 45.9% rate from the field this season, 2.9 percentage points above the 43.0% shooting opponents of Boston College have averaged.TOP PERFORMERS: Quinten Post is shooting 52.1% and averaging 20.9 points for the Eagles. Claudell Harris Jr. is averaging 2.0 made 3-pointers for Bost...

Ndongo and Georgia Tech host Georgia

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:33:49 GMT

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (4-2, 1-0 ACC) at Georgia Bulldogs (5-3)Athens, Georgia; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Georgia Tech plays the Georgia Bulldogs after Baye Ndongo scored 21 points in Georgia Tech’s 72-68 victory against the Duke Blue Devils.The Bulldogs have gone 4-0 in home games. Georgia is ninth in the SEC at limiting opponent scoring, allowing 70.9 points while holding opponents to 40.4% shooting.The Yellow Jackets are 0-1 on the road. Georgia Tech is 1-1 in one-possession games.Georgia averages 71.6 points per game, 1.2 fewer points than the 72.8 Georgia Tech gives up. Georgia Tech averages 72.7 points per game, 1.8 more than the 70.9 Georgia gives up.TOP PERFORMERS: Jabri Abdur-Rahim is shooting 38.3% and averaging 13.1 points for the Bulldogs. Noah Thomasson is averaging 12.4 points for Georgia.Miles Kelly is averaging 18.8 points and 6.7 rebounds for the Yellow Jackets. Kowacie Reeves is averaging 11.3 points for Georgia Tech.___The Associated Press crea...

Loyola Chicago Ramblers face the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, seek 4th straight win

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:33:49 GMT

Loyola Chicago Ramblers (5-3) at Tulsa Golden Hurricane (4-2)Tulsa, Oklahoma; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Loyola Chicago will attempt to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Ramblers take on Tulsa.The Golden Hurricane have gone 4-0 at home. Tulsa averages 78.2 points and has outscored opponents by 10.0 points per game.The Ramblers play their first true road game after going 5-3 with a 1-2 record in neutral-site games to start the season. Loyola Chicago is 2-2 in games decided by at least 10 points.Tulsa averages 78.2 points, 10.2 more per game than the 68.0 Loyola Chicago gives up. Loyola Chicago averages 8.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.6 more made shots on average than the 6.5 per game Tulsa allows.TOP PERFORMERS: PJ Haggerty is scoring 16.7 points per game with 5.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists for the Golden Hurricane. Cobe Williams is averaging 14.8 points and 2.5 rebounds while shooting 39.2% for Tulsa.Des Watson averages 2.1 made 3-pointers per game for ...

Sanders leads Cal Poly against Oregon State after 20-point performance

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:33:49 GMT

Cal Poly Mustangs (3-5) at Oregon State Beavers (4-3)Corvallis, Oregon; Monday, 10 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Beavers -13.5; over/under is 133.5BOTTOM LINE: Cal Poly takes on the Oregon State Beavers after Kobe Sanders scored 20 points in Cal Poly’s 85-70 loss to the Idaho Vandals.The Beavers are 4-0 in home games. Oregon State averages 13.3 turnovers per game and is 2-0 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents.The Mustangs are 0-4 on the road. Cal Poly is 1-4 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 10.3 turnovers per game.Oregon State scores 71.6 points per game, 3.5 fewer points than the 75.1 Cal Poly gives up. Cal Poly has shot at a 42.8% clip from the field this season, 2.8 percentage points above the 40.0% shooting opponents of Oregon State have averaged.TOP PERFORMERS: Jordan Pope is scoring 17.3 points per game with 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists for the Beavers. Dexter Akanno is averaging 12.3 points and 3.3 rebounds while shooting 30.4% for Oregon Sta...