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Daily horoscope for June 17, 2023

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:40 GMT

Moon Alert: Until 11 p.m. PDT today, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The New Moon is in Gemini.Happy Birthday for Saturday, June 17, 2023:You are intelligent and inspirational. You are also an excellent performer who knows how to entertain others. Lucky you! This is a fun-loving, social year. Let your guard down and loosen up a bit. Have fun and enjoy yourself. Remember your goals. Old friends might reappear.ARIES(March 21-April 19)★★★★This is an excellent day to think about how you can improve your communications with your daily contacts — siblings, relatives and neighbors. Do you listen to what others are saying, or are you just waiting for your turn to speak? Tonight: Ideas!TAURUS(April 20-May 20)★★★Today’s New Moon is a chance to give yourself a report card about your relationship with your possessions and whatever you own. Are you in charge? Or do your possessions own you? Are you skillful in making what you own work for you? Think abou...

Harriette Cole: I’m afraid my son made a huge mistake, and I don’t know what to do

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:40 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a concerned mother who is worried about her son. My son lost his job earlier this year and decided to take out a second mortgage on his house to make ends meet.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: It hurt my feelings when he treated me like a buddy Advice | Harriette Cole: I feel terrible that I hurt their feelings on social media Advice | Harriette Cole: I wonder if they think I’m trying to poach their men Advice | Harriette Cole: Three of my friends are dead, and I’m freaking out Advice | Harriette Cole: Anytime I complain, she implies I’m a coward While I understand the urgency of his situation, I am afraid that he may have made a huge mistake.My son has always been independent and strong-willed, which is admirable. However, I fear that his pride and determination to survive might blind him from making sound decisions. He is not one to ask for help, even when...

Miss Manners: Should I announce my tipping intentions upfront?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:40 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When my wife is out of town or otherwise engaged, I enjoy going out to eat by myself.I know a single diner is not very profitable for the waitstaff, especially when I’m seated at a four-person table or booth. I try to go when I know the restaurant won’t be busy, but I can’t always make that work.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: I was hurt that her caffeine fix was more important than my child’s party Advice | Miss Manners: A neighbor was inexcusably rude to our new acquaintance Advice | Miss Manners: Am I wrong to reply sarcastically to their terse texts? Advice | Miss Manners: The way this man sits bothers me no end Advice | Miss Manners: Is it just a verbal tic or is she insulting me? When they are busy, I try to tip extra (typically 50% to 80%), but they don’t know during the meal that I will do that. I often feel rushed out the door.Should I ackn...

Dear Abby: His mother turns my husband into a bratty child

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:40 GMT

DEAR ABBY: My husband is in another state with his elderly (but still active) mother. He went to help her get her house ready for sale so she can move near us.Before he left, he was having severe panic attacks. He kept telling me he is scared of losing me (he’s been out of work for months) and that he was going to need me while he was with her.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: I try to help my boyfriend meet people, but he’s resistant Advice | Dear Abby: My husband’s only response is screaming or a death stare Advice | Dear Abby: He gets mad if I say his driving scares me Advice | Dear Abby: My wife is secretive about her meals out, and it makes me suspicious Advice | Dear Abby: This shoplifting incident may be the last straw for my marriage Since he has been gone, he has barely called, rarely texts and even suggested taking a break from me.This was after finding out I had to go to th...

Matan a 26 estudiantes y secuestran a otros seis en un ataque a una escuela en Uganda

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:40 GMT

(CNN) — Al menos 26 estudiantes han muerto y seis han sido secuestrados tras un ataque a una escuela del oeste de Uganda por parte de rebeldes armados de las Fuerzas Democráticas Aliadas, declaró este sábado un comandante ugandés a CNN.El mayor Bilal Katamba, portavoz de las operaciones militares de Uganda en la República Democrática del Congo (RDC), declaró que entre 20 y 25 rebeldes atacaron la escuela de secundaria de Lhubirira, en Mpondwe, entre las 11.00 p.m. y la medianoche del viernes, mataron a 26 estudiantes e hirieron a ocho antes de prender fuego a la escuela.La escuela está situada en la frontera de Uganda con el Congo.Las autoridades seguían intentando extinguir el fuego el sábado por la mañana. Los militares sospechan que pueden encontrarse más cadáveres, pero afirmaron que no había nadie vivo atrapado en la escuela.Los militares están persiguiendo a los sospechosos en la RDC y creen que se dirigen hacia el Parque Nacional de Virunga, dijo el mayor.Rebeldes armad...

Rockies bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Braves

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:40 GMT

Colorado Rockies (29-43, fifth in the NL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (44-26, first in the NL East)Atlanta; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Connor Seabold (1-2, 4.70 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 42 strikeouts); Braves: Bryce Elder (4-1, 2.69 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 65 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -298, Rockies +242; over/under is 10 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies head into the matchup with the Atlanta Braves as losers of three straight games.Atlanta has a 44-26 record overall and a 22-15 record in home games. Braves hitters are batting a collective .265, the second-best team batting average in MLB play.Colorado has gone 13-24 in road games and 29-43 overall. The Rockies are 23-6 in games when they scored at least five runs.The matchup Saturday is the third meeting between these teams this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Ronald Acuna Jr. has 15 home runs, 34 walks and 45 RBI while hitting .327 for the Braves. Michael Harris II is 16-for-38 with three doubles, three home ru...

Cardinals come into matchup against the Mets on losing streak

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:40 GMT

St. Louis Cardinals (27-43, fifth in the NL Central) vs. New York Mets (33-36, fourth in the NL East)New York; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Adam Wainwright (2-1, 5.79 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, 21 strikeouts); Mets: Kodai Senga (6-3, 3.34 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 79 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Mets -153, Cardinals +131; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals, on a six-game losing streak, play the New York Mets.New York has a 17-13 record at home and a 33-36 record overall. The Mets have a 22-14 record in games when they record at least eight hits.St. Louis has gone 14-22 in road games and 27-43 overall. The Cardinals have a 19-8 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.The teams square off Saturday for the second time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Brandon Nimmo leads the Mets with a .286 batting average, and has 11 doubles, four triples, six home runs, 34 walks and 29 RBI. Starling Marte is 14-for-42 with a home run and three RBI over th...

Giants bring win streak into game against the Dodgers

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:40 GMT

San Francisco Giants (36-32, third in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (39-30, second in the NL West)Los Angeles; Saturday, 9:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: TBD; Dodgers: Bobby Miller (3-0, .78 ERA, .83 WHIP, 23 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Dodgers -170, Giants +145BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants will attempt to build upon a five-game win streak with a victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.Los Angeles has a 39-30 record overall and a 22-12 record in home games. Dodgers hitters have a collective .330 on-base percentage, the seventh-best percentage in the majors.San Francisco is 36-32 overall and 19-15 in road games. Giants hitters have a collective .422 slugging percentage to rank 10th in the majors.The teams meet Saturday for the fifth time this season. The season series is tied 2-2.TOP PERFORMERS: Will Smith has nine doubles, 10 home runs and 36 RBI for the Dodgers. Freddie Freeman is 10-for-32 with a double and three home runs over the past 10 games.Mic...

Arraez leads Marlins against the Nationals after 5-hit game

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:40 GMT

Miami Marlins (39-31, second in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (27-41, fifth in the NL East)Washington; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Braxton Garrett (2-2, 4.10 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 69 strikeouts); Nationals: Jake Irvin (1-3, 6.10 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, 23 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Marlins -154, Nationals +131; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins take on the Washington Nationals after Luis Arraez had five hits against the Nationals on Friday.Washington is 27-41 overall and 12-22 at home. The Nationals have gone 17-33 in games when they have allowed a home run.Miami has gone 18-18 in road games and 39-31 overall. The Marlins have gone 17-26 in games when they have given up a home run.Saturday’s game is the fifth time these teams match up this season. The Marlins hold a 4-0 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Lane Thomas leads Washington with 10 home runs while slugging .477. Keibert Ruiz is 11-for-40 with three home r...

Pirates look to end 4-game road slide, play the Brewers

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:40 GMT

Pittsburgh Pirates (34-34, third in the NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (35-34, first in the NL Central)Milwaukee; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Mitch Keller (8-2, 3.41 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 101 strikeouts); Brewers: Wade Miley (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Brewers -111, Pirates -109; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates will attempt to end a four-game road slide when they face the Milwaukee Brewers.Milwaukee has a 35-34 record overall and a 19-16 record in home games. The Brewers have the fifth-ranked team ERA in the NL at 4.12.Pittsburgh has a 34-34 record overall and a 16-18 record on the road. The Pirates have a 24-9 record in games when they record at least eight hits.The matchup Saturday is the second meeting between these teams this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Yelich has nine home runs, 33 walks and 30 RBI while hitting .265 for the Brewers. William Contreras is 9-for-34 with two doubles, two home runs and three RBI over the l...