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Commission authorizes three genetically modified maize varieties as food and animal feed but not for cultivation, and renews the authorization of another

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

The Commission has authorized three genetically modified maize and renewed the authorization for another genetically modified maize. The authorisation decisions are only for their use as food or animal feed and do not allow for their cultivation in the EU. These genetically modified maize varieties have gone through a comprehensive and stringent authorisation procedure, which ensures a high level of protection of human and animal health, and of the environment. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued a favourable scientific assessment concluding that these genetically modified maize are as safe as their conventional counterparts.Member states did not reach a qualified majority either in favour or against the authorisation at the Standing Committee and at the subsequent Appeal Committee. The responsibility to adopt the authorisation decision therefore fell to the Commission, in line with the official procedure. The authorisations are valid for 10 years and any product produc...

Harriette Cole: My co-worker cornered me about my son, and I was very uncomfortable

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a female co-worker in her 30s with whom I’ve developed a great friendship over the past few months.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: I worry I’ll lose my friend because of this workplace issue Advice | Harriette Cole: Is it OK for me to hide my health concerns from my husband? Advice | Harriette Cole: It bothers me that there was so little reaction to my social media purge Advice | Harriette Cole: Should I tell my friend I’m worried about her boy? Advice | Harriette Cole: My husband berates me because he forgets what I tell him A few days ago, she came over for a family gathering I was having. While she was at my house, she met my son (also in his 30s), and the two of them seemed to hit it off very well. They were very close and cuddly all night. I honestly didn’t mind since they are both consenting adults.However, at work today, she kind of cornered ...

Miss Manners: I like her a lot, but her wedding shower has me baffled

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My sister and I got shower invitations that we don’t understand. It’s for a close friend of ours from high school who just got engaged, and the hostess is a friend of hers we don’t know very well.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: I’m plagued by how I mishandled this neighborly interaction Advice | Miss Manners: One guest ignored my buffet and raided the refrigerator Advice | Miss Manners: What should I do when my co-workers glare at me? Advice | Miss Manners: What’s a polite way of saying ‘you weren’t our first pick’? Advice | Miss Manners: A virtual stranger hijacked our lunch date. What could we have done? It says, “Gift-free shower!” We’ve never heard of such a thing.Does this mean she only wants cash? The couple are very well-off, much more than either of us.We like our friend very much and want to celebrate her...

Dear Abby: I have a wedding dress and a man I love, but I’m ready to scrap everything

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my man for seven years and I keep asking him when we’re getting married.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: The family letter is meant to be upbeat but I can’t bring myself to read it Advice | Dear Abby: Do I need to make a formal goodbye to an unwanted friend? Advice | Dear Abby: I took in her cat and it was a big mistake. How do I get out of this? Advice | Dear Abby: Am I overreacting to my dinner guest’s unseemly request? Advice | Dear Abby: I suspect this girl is not really my fiance’s niece. Should I demand the truth? He said we would — “someday.” Then COVID came along. Now he says after the pandemic is completely over.He has admitted he’s scared to get married again because he doesn’t want to be hurt like he was when his ex cheated on him. I told him I’m not like her. He says he knows that, and I’m the kin...

Sri Lanka wins toss, opts to bat against Australia in crucial Cricket World Cup encounter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Kusal Mendis called correctly as Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat against Australia on Monday in what is almost a must-win game for both teams at the Cricket World Cup.Mendis took over captaincy duties from Dasun Shanaka, who has been ruled out of the tournament with a thigh injury.Five-time champion Australia is coming off losses to host India and South Africa and is in last spot in the 10-team league stage, while Sri Lanka has lost to South Africa and to Pakistan in high-scoring games. The match started in Lucknow not long after the International Olympic Committee voted in Mumbai to include cricket on its sports program for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Injuries forced changes in Sri Lanka’s starting lineup. Bowling all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne replaced Shanaka in a like-for-like squad replacement, and was elevated immediately into the XI. Wayward medium pacer Matheesha Pathirana was ruled out because of injury and replaced by Lahiru Kumara.Aust...

Israeli military says 199 hostages being held in Gaza, higher than previous estimates

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli military says 199 hostages being held in Gaza, higher than previous estimates.Source

Cricket and flag football among 5 sports given Olympic status for 2028 Los Angeles Games

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

MUMBAI, India (AP) — Cricket is an Olympic sport again. Flag football gets in for the first time.Five sports were finally added to the 2028 Los Angeles Games by the International Olympic Committee on Monday with baseball-softball, lacrosse and squash also confirmed for the program.The slate of sports cleared a final hurdle from the Olympic body’s full membership after being proposed by Los Angeles officials one week ago and recommended by the IOC executive board on Friday. All five were voted in as a single package with two “no” votes from about 90 IOC members in the room in Mumbai, India.The decision to elevate cricket to Olympic status for the first time since 1900 was made in one of the hotpots of the sport where the IOC is meeting while India hosts the sport’s World Cup.Adding cricket to the Olympic program is expected to raise the value of India’s broadcasting rights for the IOC by more than $100 million. The Olympic tournaments for men and women should each have six team...

Philadelphia Phillies host the Arizona Diamondbacks in NLCS Game 1

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

Arizona Diamondbacks (84-78, second in the NL West during the regular season) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (90-72, second in the NL East during the regular season)Philadelphia; Monday, 8:07 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (17-9, 3.47 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 220 strikeouts); Phillies: Zack Wheeler (13-6, 3.61 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 212 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Phillies -168, Diamondbacks +143; over/under is 7 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies and the Arizona Diamondbacks meet in Game 1 of the NLCS.Philadelphia has a 49-32 record in home games and a 90-72 record overall. Phillies hitters have a collective .327 on-base percentage, the ninth-best percentage in the majors.Arizona has gone 41-40 on the road and 84-78 overall. The Diamondbacks are 10th in the NL with 166 total home runs, averaging 1.0 per game.Monday’s game is the eighth time these teams square off this season. The Phillies are ahead 4-3 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Kyle Schwarb...

Acusan a propietario de crímenes de odio después de apuñalar fatalmente a un niño de 6 años e herir a su madre porque era musulmana, dicen las autoridades

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

(CNN) — Un propietario del área de Chicago fue arrestado y acusado de asesinato y crímenes de odio después de que las autoridades dijeran que apuñaló y mató a un niño de 6 años e hirió gravemente a su madre, supuestamente porque los inquilinos son musulmanes.Joseph M. Czuba, de 71 años, fue acusado de asesinato en primer grado, intento de asesinato en primer grado, dos cargos de crimen de odio y agresión agravada con un arma mortal, dijo la oficina del Sheriff del condado de Will, Illinois, en un comunicado de prensa. El Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos también abrió una investigación federal por crimen de odio sobre el ataque, anunció este domingo el fiscal general de Estados Unidos, Merrick Garland.La oficina del Sheriff dijo que Czuba no hizo ninguna declaración a los detectives, pero los investigadores determinaron que las víctimas eran “el objetivo del sospechoso debido a que eran musulmanes y al conflicto en curso en Medio Oriente que involucra a Hamas y ...

College Football Corner: While Maryland flounders, two future Big Ten teams shine

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:25 GMT

Dave Preston is an AP Top 25 voter. Read his latest rankings here.On a weekend where Maryland had issues against a Big Ten West school, two of the Terps’ future foes went toe-to-toe in a midseason matchup of unbeatens that saw then-No. 7 Washington outscore No. 8 Oregon 36-33 behind the arm of Heisman Trophy favorite (and former Indiana quarterback) Michael Penix Jr.With the Huskies and Ducks joining USC and UCLA (all four teams are ranked in this week’s Top 25) in the next wave of Big Ten expansion, the ante will be upped in 2024 as the Terps trade the Big Ten East gauntlet for a different group tough teams.Saturday’s Games:James Madison (6-0, 3-0 Sun Belt) exacted revenge on the team that knocked them out of the unbeaten ranks last year and, unlike 2022’s 45-38 shootout, this was a day the Dukes dominated, handing Georgia Southern a 41-13 drubbing. They may be ineligible for postseason play this year (per NCAA rules regarding their transfer from FCS to FBS)...