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House sales down in 2022 after increase in 2021

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

In 2022, the number of housing transactions, when compared with 2021, decreased in the majority of the 16 EU countries for which data are available. This decrease comes after an increase in nearly all countries in 2021 compared with 2020. The largest decreases in the number of transactions in 2022 were recorded in Denmark (-31.6%), Finland (-16.6%), the Netherlands (-16.2%) and Luxembourg (-15.1%), while the highest increases were registered in Cyprus (+27.4%), Ireland (+7.7%) and Spain (+6.0%).Since COVID-19 started, the housing market has been volatile. In 2020, there was a general drop in housing transactions due to lockdown measures, with only four (Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands and Austria) of the EU countries covered registering an increase in sales. This was followed by a period of growth in 2021, with sales going up in the 16 EU countries covered, except for the Netherlands and Luxembourg. The market was so hot in 2021 that 11 out of 16 countries with available data...

Miss Manners: My summer dresses make my boyfriend uncomfortable

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am extremely heat-intolerant, and I live in an area where I am reasonably comfortable 10 months of the year.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: My fiancee says she must have a diamond, despite my objection Advice | Miss Manners: Should we warn our guests about our house’s acoustic anomaly? Advice | Miss Manners: My co-worker said what I did was insulting, but I’ve never heard of this rule Advice | Miss Manners: We accidentally invited them to the wedding. How do we undo it? Advice | Miss Manners: Should I report my mother-in-law for her workplace crime? In July and August, however, I am basically housebound, as anything over 75 degrees can induce loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and extreme lethargy. I am essentially limited to A/C and swimming for those two months.My issue relates to my summertime clothing and my gentleman friend (I am a woman). The only ...

CHP finds $229,000 in stolen paint at Stockton warehouse

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

STOCKTON – The California Highway Patrol Golden Gate Division on Monday announced the recovery of $229,000 in stolen paint.On July 31, members of the CHP’s Cargo Theft Interdiction Program found 48 pallets of Sherwin-Williams paint at a warehouse in Stockton, the CHP said in a social media post.The paint was originally stolen in Nevada and traced to Stockton, according to the CHP.The California Highway Patrol Golden Gate Division’s Cargo Theft Interdiction Program recovered $229,000 worth of stolen Sherwin-Williams paint at a warehouse in Stockton on July 31, 2023. The merchandise was originally stolen in Nevada. (California Highway Patrol) “The successful recovery of this stolen cargo was due in large part to the excellent communication between CHP, allied agencies, and the private industry,” the CHP said.The CHP did not announce any arrests, but said the investigation remains ongoing.Check back for updates.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Attorney calls An...

Murals around DC mark anniversary of nuclear bombings in Japan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Murals of a manga-style comic strip popped up around the District over the weekend, with a heartfelt message to bring awareness to nuclear disarmament.The murals are part of the Nuclear Threat Initiative’s #CranesForOurFuture campaign that takes place each August, to remember the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan on Aug. 6 and 9 in 1945.Mimi Hall, vice president of communications at NTI, told WTOP that those anniversaries are incredibly important to remember.“We’ve been very, very lucky that it’s been 78 years, and we have not seen an another nuclear detonation,” Hall said. “But our concern is that we’re on very thin ice right now that we were seeing threats from Russia, obviously, with respect to the war in Ukraine, we have nine countries with nuclear weapons, 13,000 nuclear weapons around the world.”The D.C.-based global security nonprofit worked with the Hiroshima Organization for Global Peace and the Hiroshima and Nagasak...

Man United manager Ten Hag has spent big and now the pressure is on to challenge Man City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

The stakes are higher for Erik ten Hag in his second season at Manchester United. A year into one of the most daunting jobs in world soccer, the Dutch coach has spent big and made some even bigger calls. As a result, he is now expected to bring the good times back to United. While Ten Hag’s first season was a success on many levels, there were also blunt reminders of the work needed to be done to turn his team into a genuine Premier League title contender.He delivered his first trophy by winning the League Cup and also secured a return to the Champions League. There were notable wins against Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal and Barcelona, as well as a feel-good factor among supporters after a decade of decline since the retirement of United great Alex Ferguson. Under Ten Hag’s guidance, Marcus Rashford scored a career-best 30 goals. Those were the highs. At the other end of the scale there were humbling losses. United was routed 4-0 by Brentford, 6-3 by City and 7-0 b...

3rd man dies after Northwest DC shooting, all victims identified

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

A man died Monday from his injuries after a shooting in Northwest D.C. on Saturday that left two other men dead at the scene, according to D.C. police.Vincent Martin, 42, of Southeast D.C. was taken to an area hospital for life-threatening injuries after the 1 a.m. shooting in the 2500 block of Ontario Road NW. He was later pronounced dead after succumbing to his injuries.The other two victims were identified by police on the scene as 34-year-old James Morgan and 30-year-old Jamal Morgan, also of Southeast D.C. It is unknown at this time if there is any relation between the two men.“Another act of senseless violence has occurred in this area where two individuals have lost their lives,” Acting D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith said at a news conference early Saturday.A pair of vehicles, including a light blue Mercedes with tags reading “AC-666,” were seen speeding away from the scene, Smith said.Police are asking anyone with information to call the department at...

El Mega Millions está en $1,550 millones. Mira cuándo es el próximo sorteo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

El premio mayor del Mega Millions está en $1,550 millones con un valor en efectivo de $757.2 millones.El próximo sorteo se llevará a cabo este martes, 8 de agosto a las 11 p.m. ET.La última vez que alguien ganó un premio mayor de Mega Millions fue el 18 de abril. Ya son 31 sorteos consecutivos sin un ganador.EL SORTEO DEL VIERNESEl premio del sorteo de este viernes había aumentado a $1,350 millones solo a horas de realizarse el sorteo, convirtiéndose en el cuarto premio mayor más grande en la historia de las loterías de Estados Unidos.Los números ganadores del sorteo del viernes fueron: 11, 30, 45, 52, 56 con el Mega Ball: 20 el Megaplier X2El afortunado podía llevarse a casa $659.5 millones en efectivo, de escoger esta opción, o también seleccionar el pago por anualidad. El máximo acumulado en la historia del Mega Millions fue de $1,537 millones, premio que ganó un solo afortunado en octubre del 2018 en Carolina del Sur. QUÉ OPCIONES TIENE EL GANADOR Cuando alguien gana un premio m...

Mega Millions: el sorteo de US$ 1.550 millones de este martes podría traer el premio mayor más grande en la historia de la lotería

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

(CNN) — El sorteo de Mega Millions de este martes por la noche ofrece un premio mayor de aproximadamente US$ 1.550 millones, que sería el premio mayor más grande que la lotería haya otorgado, según los funcionarios de la lotería.El gran premio está en juego a las 11 p.m. hora del este de EE.UU. este martes después de que ningún boleto coincidiera con los seis números sorteados el viernes por la noche, dijo Mega Millions.Si un boleto ganara, el poseedor podría optar por repartir el monto total en pagos anuales durante 29 años, o recibir un pago global estimado en alrededor de US$ 757 millones, ambos antes de impuestos, según Mega Millions.Un premio mayor de US$ 1.550 millones superaría el récord actual de Mega Millions de US$ 1.537 millones ganados en Carolina del Sur en 2018, dijo.Aunque el premio mayor de Mega Millions no ha sido reclamado desde que se ganó el último en Nueva York el 18 de abril, más de 36 millones de boletos ganadores calificaron para premios más bajos en es...

Here’s what college students are buying to go back to campus this fall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Before college students return to campus this fall, many are on a buying spree, updating their tech and furnishing new dorm rooms and apartments.Back-to-college spending is expected to average $1,366.95 per student this year, $200 higher than last year’s spending, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation.“Total spending on back-to-college is expected to reach $94 billion. This is about $20 billion more than we saw last year,” said Katherine Cullen, vice president of the National Retail Federation.Similar to past years, the top electronics that college students are buying are laptops, tablets and calculators. The retail survey also showed that college students are spending on new phones, furnishings and necessities like food accounts.“We’re hearing from college students and their families that they’re spending more because they need more new items this year,” Cullen said.As was the case last year, the survey showed that most of...

As student-athletes return to practice in August, DC-area doctors discuss injury prevention

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Young athletes in the D.C. area at all levels are returning to practice fields this August as fall sports preparation ramps up.And while that return can be a ton of fun, doctors say student-athletes also need to be aware of their health to prevent injuries in the early part of the season.“Especially with coaches ramping things up to get people in shape, injuries can happen,” said Dr. Jennifer Gourdin, a sports medicine physician with Kaiser Permanente in Silver Spring, Mayland.Gourdin said the first three months of this sports season are a time when she typically sees the most patients, as student-athletes going “zero to a hundred very quickly,” as she puts it, can get injured easily.“The most common injuries I would say — are overuse-type injuries,” Gourdin told WTOP.Among those overuse injuries: ACL tears.“Especially in young female athletes, ACL tears are more common,” Gourdin said.Gourdin said ACL tears are also slightly more commo...