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Commission approves €53.6 million Polish state aid scheme to support corn traders in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:11 GMT

The European Commission has approved an approximately €53.6 million (PLN 240 million) Polish scheme to support corn traders 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 to small and medium-sized companies active in the trading or purchasing of corn. The purpose of the scheme is to support the eligible beneficiaries that are at risk of losing financial liquidity due to the lack of stability on the agricultural market caused by the cur...

Bridge: Oct. 16, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:11 GMT

“I think I’m basically a good person,” a club player told me, “but the way I react when someone drives like a turtle in the left lane makes me wonder. And long huddles at the bridge table drive me nuts.”My friend was today’s North.“When my partner opened four diamonds,” she said, “I raised. I wish I hadn’t. West led a heart, and my partner took dummy’s ace, drew trumps and disappeared into a mull, consulting regularly with the ceiling. He finally led the A-K and a third club. West won and led a spade, and East got two spades for down one. All that thought for nothing.”FRUITLESSI sympathize. Players need to think, but I like to see a card played every so often. And a little thought early in the play can avoid fruitless thought later.South must play dummy’s deuce on the first heart. If East wins and returns a heart, South discards a club, takes the king of trumps and the K-A of clubs, and ruffs a club. He dr...

Biden warns Israel against occupying Gaza as ground invasion appears near

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:11 GMT

President Joe Biden speaks at the 2023 Human Rights Campaign National Dinner, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)(AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta) President Joe Biden speaks at the 2023 Human Rights Campaign National Dinner, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)(AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta) (CNN) — President Joe Biden warned Israel against occupying Gaza in one of his most notable public calls for restraint as the Israelis respond to this month’s terror attacks by Hamas.In an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes” that aired Sunday, Biden said it would be a “big mistake” for Israel to occupy Gaza. Israel has been signaling it is preparing for a ground invasion of Gaz...

‘It frees your mind up’: Prince George’s Co. line dancing group helps breast cancer survivors stay healthy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:11 GMT

This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference from our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage.If you’ve ever tried line dancing, you know it can be lots of fun. A Prince George’s County, Maryland, group is using the fun activity to help breast cancer survivors stay healthy.Jeannette Jones is a breast cancer survivor, line dance instructor and one of the coordinators of Line Dance N’ Pink. The group, organized by the breast cancer advocacy organization 2for2 Boobs, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.Jones said she was diagnosed with breast cancer after having two breast scares. She first discovered a lump on her breast in 1994.“I was scared,” Jones said. “I knew it was there but didn’t do anything about it.”She said it took years for her to get the lump checked and, when she did, it turned out to be a benign (noncancerous) tumor.“Had it been cancerous, I would not be here...

Maryland to host open houses to discuss future plans for American Legion Bridge, I-270 corridor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:11 GMT

The Maryland Department of Transportation will be hosting an open house for the public to discuss the future of the state’s American Legion Bridge and the 270 Corridor Program. They hope feedback from the public will help inform officials on priorities moving forward.In a news release, MDOT said the open houses will follow up on Gov. Wes Moore’s August announcement of programs to bring multimodal enhancements to improve transportation — and quality of life — for the state’s travelers.There will be three open houses at three different locations along the I-270 corridor during the month of November, according to MDOT:Monday, Nov. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, 4301 East-West Highway, Bethesda. Transit is available: WMATA Red Line, Bethesda Station; Metrobus J2; Ride On routes 29, 32, 34, 47, 70.Wednesday, Nov. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg. Transit is available: Ride On routes 54, 55, 56, 59, 61.Thursday,...

Spain coach De la Fuente able to silence doubters after lackluster start at La Roja’s helm

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:11 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has found a way to turn the doubters into supporters.Nearly a year after he was appointed amid a wave of skepticism, De la Fuente now has widespread backing at the helm of La Roja, having turned Spain into a contender again and comfortably securing the team a spot in the 2024 European Championship.Spain qualified for next year’s tournament in Germany on Sunday with a 1-0 win at Norway — the team’s sixth straight triumph since a loss at Scotland in March had left De la Fuente under pressure just two games into his stint.“We are always learning,” De la Fuente said. “At that moment the analysis was different than it is now. We’ve just reached an important objective and we have to keep working and learning. We recognize what was done well, but we know there are still things to improve.”The 62-year-old De la Fuente replaced Luis Enrique after the team’s loss to Morocco in the round of 16 of the World Cup in Qatar. He was then relatively unknown...

New threats closing in on college sports, including antitrust lawsuit to force TV revenue sharing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:11 GMT

At a reception attended by several university presidents in Manhattan, Arizona State President Michael Crowe was asked to ponder a not-too-distant future where Sun Devils football and basketball players get a cut from the billions of dollars their sports generate in media rights deals.“I don’t support that. And so are we preparing for it? The answer is no, we’re not,” Crowe recalled. “That is not an outcome which is conducive, in my view, to the success of the pluralistic, gender-balanced, college-sports framework that we presently have in the United States.”All the same, the NCAA and major college sports conferences are facing yet another antitrust lawsuit — among other legal and political challenges — that could force decision-makers to reckon with a reality where some athletes are paid employees or at least get money in a revenue-sharing model that looks a lot like professional sports.House vs. the NCAA is a class-action lawsuit being heard in the Northern District of California ...

Denver weather: Warmer and sunny

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The entire state of Colorado will have plenty of sunshine on Monday, helping temperatures climb to above-average highs. Denver weather gets even warmer this week.Weather today: Plenty of sunshineThe workweek starts off with mainly sunny skies across the front range. Highs top out in the low 70s in Denver with light winds. Temperatures are above average for Monday afternoon.Pinpoint Weather forecast for sunny skies in Denver on Oct. 16, 2023 (KDVR)Weather tonight: Skies are clearClear skies stay overnight on Monday as winds remain light. Low temperatures on Monday night will also be mild and above average in the middle 40s. Rally planned to protest Denver mayor’s policy on homelessness Pinpoint Weather Monday forecast in Denver on Oct. 16, 2023 (KDVR)Looking ahead: Staying dry and warmTuesday will be the warmest day of the week bringing highs in the low 80s and mainly sunny skies. Wednesday is also a nice afternoon with highs in the lower 70s and plenty of sunshine....

Miami Police investigate shooting at apartment complex

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:11 GMT

In the early hours of Monday morning, a significant police presence descended on the City of Miami, responding to reports of a shooting on Day Avenue near Douglas Road. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire around 4 a.m., sparking a swift law enforcement response.Video footage from the scene revealed an apartment building riddled with bullet holes. Investigators meticulously combed the apartment throughout the morning, collecting crucial evidence and engaging with residents.During this investigation, 7News captured footage of an individual being transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital with injuries. However, the extent of these injuries remains undisclosed. As of now, it remains uncertain whether the police are actively searching for any suspects related to this shooting. The Miami Police Department was contacted for more information on this incident. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Trailer fire displaces family in Hallandale Beach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:11 GMT

A trailer fire was safely extinguished in Hallandale Beach that displaced one family, Sunday night. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue crews responded to the call near the 800 block of Southwest First Street. According to officials, the fire was contained and did not cause any damage to the neighboring trailers. When the flames were extinguished, fire officials did not find anyone injured as a result of the blaze.Local authorities are now investigating the cause of the fire to prevent any future incidents in the area.