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Daily horoscope for June 24, 2023

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:34:48 GMT

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Virgo.Happy Birthday for Saturday, June 24, 2023:You are ambitious, hardworking and very independent. You like to call your own shots and run your own show. You are also imaginative. This year is full of beginnings and opportunities. Be courageous and ready to open any door! You might take on a leadership role.ARIES(March 21-April 19)★★★★For two more weeks, fiery Mars, your ruler, will be in your fellow Fire Sign, which energizes you and makes you feel vigorous and willing to work. It boosts your self-confidence and makes you more effective and more competent than usual. This is a lovely bonus that will be active until July 10. Enjoy! Tonight: Get organized.TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★For the next few weeks, increased activity and chaos on the home front might dog your steps. This could be due to renovations, residential moves, visiting guests, broken pipes, an influx of critters — co...

Miss Manners: Am I right that it’s disgusting to put eyeglasses on a kitchen counter?

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:34:48 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a relative who wears eyeglasses for certain tasks. When they are not in use, this person takes them off and lays them around my house.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: They got upset when I tried to step out of the photo Advice | Miss Manners: Our dinner guests said everything was fine. Obviously, it was not. Advice | Miss Manners: What I failed to teach my 5-year-old has become a problem Advice | Miss Manners: Why do they text me these boring pictures? Advice | Miss Manners: My party guest criticized my hosting to my face That’s fine in most areas, but I draw the line at kitchen counters.I have repeatedly asked them not to put their glasses on the counter. They scoff and frequently do it anyway. This is unsanitary and disgusting, in my opinion. Am I overreacting?GENTLE READER: Unclear. Because Miss Manners is having a hard time imagining how, exactly, the practice is...

Dear Abby: How do I tell her our dinners are no longer high priority?

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:34:48 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I have a relative who lives in the same city I live in. Her parents and mine exchanged holiday dinners for decades.Our parents passed away many years ago, and I continued to include her for holiday dinners. I consider her a good friend and we share many interests.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: She dressed like a bride at the funeral, and things got worse from there Advice | Dear Abby: My wife demands compensation for housework and sex Advice | Dear Abby: Should I tell her she crossed a line with her behavior toward my husband? Advice | Dear Abby: Must I consent to her odd hygiene requirements? Advice | Dear Abby: Our friendship ended badly. Should I discard his things that I still have? During COVID, we started to have dinner every weekend to support local restaurants, and we enjoyed the evenings when nearly all entertainment venues were closed. Now the shows and sports activities I enjoy...

A un año de que eliminaron Roe vs. Wade: así sobreviven los médicos a la persecución al aborto

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:34:48 GMT

AUSTIN – Miedo, desconcierto e impotencia son sentimientos que han predominado durante el último año en las consultas de obstetras y ginecólogos en muchos lugares de Estados Unidos por las leyes que han restringido el acceso al aborto, que afectan a los profesionales de la salud que atienden a mujeres.Después de que el Tribunal Supremo del país acabara el 24 de junio de 2022 con la protección del aborto a nivel federal, han surgido numerosas leyes estatales que lo prohíben y amenazan a los médicos con duras penas como la cárcel o la retirada de la licencia para trabajar.“Como médico, tengo las manos atadas. Cuando estoy interactuando con un paciente, no estoy diciendo cuál es la mejor atención médica, sino que tengo que preguntar qué creen mis legisladores que está bien”, cuenta en una entrevista Amna Dermish, ginecóloga obstetra.Trabaja para la organización Planned Parenthood, el mayor proveedor de servicios reproductivos del país, y durante los últimos meses ha e...

Padres host the Nationals, try to continue home win streak

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:34:48 GMT

Washington Nationals (28-47, fifth in the NL East) vs. San Diego Padres (37-39, fourth in the NL West)San Diego; Saturday, 8:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Josiah Gray (4-6, 3.64 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 72 strikeouts); Padres: Matt Waldron (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Padres -200, Nationals +168; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres host the Washington Nationals aiming to continue a three-game home winning streak.San Diego has a 37-39 record overall and a 20-20 record in home games. The Padres rank fifth in the NL with 92 total home runs, averaging 1.2 per game.Washington has a 28-47 record overall and a 15-20 record in road games. The Nationals have a 22-9 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.Saturday’s game is the fifth time these teams match up this season. The Padres hold a 3-1 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Juan Soto has 19 doubles and 14 home runs for the Padres. Fernando Tatis Jr. is 14-for-38 with six doubles, t...

Mets bring road skid into matchup against the Phillies

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:34:48 GMT

New York Mets (34-41, fourth in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (39-36, third in the NL East)Philadelphia; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Max Scherzer (6-2, 4.04 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 68 strikeouts); Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (0-0, 3.24 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 10 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Mets -130, Phillies +110; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets will aim to end a three-game road slide when they face the Philadelphia Phillies.Philadelphia has a 39-36 record overall and a 20-13 record in home games. The Phillies have gone 16-7 in games decided by one run.New York has a 17-26 record on the road and a 34-41 record overall. The Mets have a 25-5 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.Saturday’s game is the fifth time these teams square off this season. The Mets are ahead 3-1 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Kyle Schwarber has seven doubles, a triple, 20 home runs and 41 RBI while hitting .185 for the Phillies....

Miami Marlins host the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:34:48 GMT

Pittsburgh Pirates (35-40, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Miami Marlins (43-34, second in the NL East)Miami; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Osvaldo Bido (0-1, 3.60 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 13 strikeouts); Marlins: Bryan Hoeing (1-1, 2.70 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 27 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Marlins -157, Pirates +134; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.Miami has gone 23-16 at home and 43-34 overall. The Marlins have a 33-17 record in games when they record eight or more hits.Pittsburgh has a 17-21 record on the road and a 35-40 record overall. The Pirates have a 16-5 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.Saturday’s game is the third time these teams square off this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Luis Arraez has 15 doubles, a triple, two home runs and 35 RBI for the Marlins. Garrett Cooper is 10-for-38 with two doubles, two home runs and nine RBI over the past 10 games.Andrew McCutchen has nine home r...

Giants meet the Diamondbacks with 1-0 series lead

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:34:48 GMT

Arizona Diamondbacks (46-31, first in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (43-33, second in the NL West)San Francisco; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly (9-3, 3.10 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 96 strikeouts); Giants: Ryan Walker (2-0, 1.56 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 16 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Giants -168, Diamondbacks +143; over/under is 7 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks.San Francisco is 22-18 at home and 43-33 overall. The Giants have an 18-9 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.Arizona has a 23-13 record in road games and a 46-31 record overall. Diamondbacks hitters have a collective .437 slugging percentage to rank fifth in the majors.The teams meet Saturday for the sixth time this season. The Diamondbacks lead the season series 3-2.TOP PERFORMERS: J.D. Davis has 12 doubles, a triple and 10 home runs for the Giants. Mike Yastrzemski is 11-for-39 with a double ...

Reds play the Braves after De La Cruz hit for the cycle

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:34:48 GMT

Atlanta Braves (48-27, first in the NL East) vs. Cincinnati Reds (41-35, first in the NL Central)Cincinnati; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Jared Shuster (4-2, 4.57 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 23 strikeouts); Reds: Graham Ashcraft (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -144, Reds +122; over/under is 11 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds play the Atlanta Braves after Elly De La Cruz hit for the cycle against the Braves on Friday.Cincinnati has gone 21-18 at home and 41-35 overall. The Reds have a 31-17 record in games when they record at least eight hits.Atlanta is 24-12 in road games and 48-27 overall. The Braves have gone 28-6 in games when they hit at least two home runs.The teams meet Saturday for the fifth time this season. The Braves are ahead 3-1 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Jonathan India has 17 doubles and 10 home runs while hitting .266 for the Reds. Jake Fraley is 6-for-17 with a double and three home runs over the last 10 games.Ronald Acuna Jr. has...

Cardinals host the Cubs to start 2-game series

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:34:48 GMT

Chicago Cubs (36-38, third in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (31-44, fifth in the NL Central)London; Saturday, 1:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Justin Steele (7-2, 2.71 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 62 strikeouts); Cardinals: Adam Wainwright (3-1, 5.56 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, 24 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cubs -134, Cardinals +113; over/under is 13 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals begin a two-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.St. Louis is 31-44 overall and 13-21 in home games. The Cardinals are 19-11 in games when they hit two or more home runs.Chicago has a 16-21 record in road games and a 36-38 record overall. The Cubs have a 21-6 record in games when they scored five or more runs.Saturday’s game is the fourth time these teams match up this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Paul Goldschmidt has 20 doubles and 13 home runs while hitting .287 for the Cardinals. Dylan Carlson is 10-for-32 with a double and three home runs over the last 10 games.Nic...