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State of the EU debate 2023: Here’s how to follow it 

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:54 GMT

MEPs will scrutinize the work of the European Commission on 13 September to ensure the EU addresses Europeans’ key concerns. Follow the State of the EU debate live.What is the State of the European Union debate?Every September, the president of the European Commission comes to the European Parliament to discuss with MEPs what the Commission has done over the past year, what it intends to do in the coming year and its vision for the future in the State of the European Union debate.During the debate, MEPs, as the elected representatives of EU citizens, hold the Commission to account and scrutinise its work to make sure that Europeans' key concerns are being addressed.The State of the EU debate influences the Commission’s work programme for the coming year.Why is the 2023 State of the EU debate important?This year’s address by President Ursula von der Leyen is the last before the European elections in June 2024.Against the backdrop of a rapidly changing global landscape, the State of t...

Fuse indoors and outdoors at each entrance

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:54 GMT

Builders embrace the fact that flexible space and cohesion between the indoors and the outdoors are hallmarks of today’s living. In fact, new-home design plans began answering the need for indoor-outdoor transitions before homebuyers actively demanded it.That’s especially true in the Bay Area and Northern California, where nature is as much a part of our lives as family is.Over the past few years, new-home construction has emphasized greater use of natural light. Juxtaposed with metals, glass, woods, concrete and light-colored stone the result is a sense of welcoming brightness from the threshold through to the back patio.Although curb appeal may play a part in first impressions, people generally live in the homes they buy, not on the curbs in front of them. That’s why each entrance to the home provides an opportunity to set the mood, the ambience or the tone for what comes next.Front porch and walkWhether it’s a walkway to a few concrete stairs, a long front porch or a courtyard th...

Horoscopes Sept. 7, 2023: Evan Rachel Wood, live life your way

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:54 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evan Rachel Wood, 36; Shannon Elizabeth, 50; Toby Jones, 57; Michael Emerson, 69.Happy Birthday: A change will do you good. Whether you embark on an educational pursuit, travel or an activity that exhilarates you, it will trigger new goals and hopes for a better future. Getting out more and doing things that spark your imagination and excite you about life, love and happiness are favored. Focus on what’s happening in your community and participate. Live life your way. Your numbers are 8, 12, 20, 26, 32, 34, 43.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pay attention to how you present yourself to the world. Make fitness, health and appeal your priorities. You will gain momentum and the type of attention that can help you get ahead. Believe in yourself, and so will those you encounter. 4 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Think big, but live within your means. Don’t let temptation get the best of you. Simplify your life instead of complicating matters. Find a wa...

Word Game: Sept. 7, 2023

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:54 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — IMARET (IMARET: ih-MAR-it: An inn or hospice in Turkey.)Average mark 25 wordsTime limit 30 minutesCan you find 31 or more words in IMARET? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — WRITHED weir weird whet whir whit white whiter wide wider width wire with withe wither writ write writhe ride rite their thew third threw tide tier tire tried heir herd hide hider hire edit diet dire dirt dither drewTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.Contact Word Game creator Ka...

Playwright steals Lincoln’s head from statue on Capitol Hill in Mosaic’s ‘Monumental Travesties’

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:54 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews 'Monumental Travesties' by Mosaic Theater (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); }); }); Since 1876, the Emancipation Memorial has stood in Lincoln Park on Capitol Hill in Northeast D.C.This Thursday, a new play highlights the statue’s controversial design as Mosaic Theater stages “Monumental Travesties” at the Atlas Performing Arts Center on H Street, Northeast, r...

Bruce Springsteen, en tratamiento por una afección gastrointestinal, aplaza varios conciertos

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:54 GMT

(CNN) — Bruce Springsteen pospuso el resto de sus conciertos de septiembre con la E Street Band mientras lidia con una afección gastrointestinal.El músico de 73 años compartió en su cuenta de Instagram verificada este miércoles que está “siendo tratado por síntomas de úlcera péptica y la decisión de sus asesores médicos es que debe posponer el resto de sus shows de septiembre”.Incluyó un mensaje personal que decía: “Aquí en E Street, tenemos el corazón roto por tener que posponer estos conciertos. En primer lugar, disculpas a nuestros fabulosos fans de Filadelfia a los que echamos de menos hace unas semanas. Volveremos para recuperar estos conciertos y algo más.“Gracias por su comprensión y apoyo. Nos lo hemos pasado genial en nuestros conciertos en EE.UU. y estamos deseando seguir pasándolo en grande. Volveremos pronto”.Bruce Springsteen vendió su catálogo de música por cientos de millones de dólares, según informesSegún la Clínica Cleveland, la ...

Northwestern looks to end skid, give interim coach David Braun his 1st win when UTEP visits

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:54 GMT

UTEP (1-1) at Northwestern (0-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network)Line: UTEP by 1½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: First meetingWHAT’S AT STAKE? Northwestern looks to stop a 12-game losing streak and give interim coach David Braun his first win. Braun took over after Northwestern fired longtime coach Pat Fitzgerald in July amid a hazing and abuse scandal. The Wildcats opened with a 24-7 loss at Rutgers, their 18th in 19 games. UTEP finds itself in a rare spot as the favorite to beat a Power Five team — something the Miners haven’t done since beating Mississippi in the 1967 Sun Bowl. UTEP has played in seven bowl games since then and lost each one.KEY MATCHUPNorthwestern’s defensive line against UTEP’s run game. The Miners lead the nation in rushing at 485 yards per game behind an offensive line that averages 6-foot-4 and more than 307 pounds. PLAYERS TO WATCHUTEP: RB Deion Hankins ran for a career-high 174 yards last week, giving him 228 on the se...

TCU has to beat Nicholls to avoid 0-2 start after that Buffalo stampede in opener

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:54 GMT

Nicholls (0-1) at TCU (0-1), Saturday, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+)Line: No line.Series record: First meeting.WHAT’S AT STAKETCU has to win to avoid its first 0-2 start since 1999. The Horned Frogs haven’t lost to a non-FBS team since an overtime loss to Northwestern State in 2001, which was then-coach Gary Patterson’s first home game. Nicholls is another FCS team from Louisiana, and is coming off a 38-24 home loss to Sacramento State last week. The Frogs have lost three of their last four games since an undefeated regular season last year in coach Sonny Dykes’ debut. They lost the Big 12 title game, the national championship game and then last week’s opener, 45-42, as Colorado had 565 total yards in its first game under Deion Sanders. KEY MATCHUPAfter so many missed tackles and opportunities for TCU’s defense in the opener, the Frogs just need to tackle and make stops. They have to deal with Nicholls running back Collin Guggenheim, who had five consecutive ...

West Virginia gets potential breather against Duquesne after Penn State blowout loss

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:54 GMT

Duquesne (1-0) at West Virginia (0-1), Saturday, 6 p.m. ET (ESPN+)Line: No line, according to FanDuel SportsBook.Series Record: West Virginia leads 4-3-1.WHAT’S AT STAKEWest Virginia has a rugged September schedule with the only potential breather coming Saturday night against the Championship Subdivision Dukes. The Mountaineers are coming off a blowout loss at No. 7 Penn State and have other challenges this month at home against archrival Pittsburgh and Texas Tech and on the road against TCU. It’s too soon to think about the big picture but West Virginia must put together some strong showings to avoid a third straight losing season and perhaps save coach Neal Brown’s job.KEY MATCHUPWest Virginia’s defense against Duquesne’s ground game. Duquesne amassed 234 rushing yards in an opening 49-7 win over Division II Edinboro. West Virginia held Penn State’s running backs in check but allowed Drew Allar to throw for 325 yards and three touchdowns in his...

Vanderbilt is going for its 1st 3-0 start since 2017 in a trip to Wake Forest

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:22:54 GMT

Vanderbilt (2-0) at Wake Forest (1-0), Saturday, 11 a.m. ET (ACC Network)Line: Wake Forest by 10 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Vanderbilt leads 10-7.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Wake Forest and Vanderbilt both want to sustain early-season momentum in a matchup between the Atlantic Coast and Southeastern conferences. The Demon Deacons have started at least 3-0 for two straight seasons, while the Commodores have a chance to start 3-0 for the first time since 2017.KEY MATCHUPWake Forest QB Mitch Griffis against Vanderbilt’s defensive front. Griffis is set to make his third career start but took at least two sacks in the opener against Elon in which he held the ball too long. That was an immediate area of concern for coach Dave Clawson after the game. Griffis will have to get the ball out of his hand quicker going forward, while the Commodores come into this game having five sacks in the first two games. Vanderbilt has two key defensive injuries with S De’Rickey Wri...