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Daily horoscope for October 1, 2023

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:29:07 GMT

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Taurus.Happy Birthday for Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023:You are intelligent, capable, modest and flirtatious. (Appealing!) You are also warm-hearted, friendly, ethical, hardworking and persevering. This year is the last year of a nine-year cycle for you, which means it’s time to let go of anything or anyone holding you back. Clear the decks!ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★★This is an excellent day for finance and business. You might boost your earnings or score something today that pleases you. It could be a find in an auction house or a garage sale. Tonight: Cooperate. This Week: Cooperate with people close to you.TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★★★Oh, happy day! The Moon is in your sign lined up with lucky Jupiter, which makes you feel generous. Note: Today you will receive what you give, especially in terms of kindness, friendship and support to others. Tonight: Work. This Week: It’s a product...

Iran protesters mark anniversary of “Bloody Friday” in south-eastern Sistan and Baluchestan province

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:29:07 GMT

Iranian authorities opened fire on protests in several cities throughout south-eastern Sistan and Baluchestan province on Friday, one year after riot police shot and killed at least 100 people, and wounding hundreds in a massacre.  According to the National Council of Resistance of Iran authorities wounded at least 19 protesters, including several children, during the protests marking the first anniversary of “Bloody Friday,” also known as the Zahedan massacre.“Bloody Friday,” occurred in the wake of the September 2022 death of Mahsa Amini while in Iranian morality police custody. Her death sparked nationwide protests against the regime that was widely regarded as the most serious challenge to the theocratic system since it was established in the wake of the 1979 revolution.According to the country’s leading pro-democracy opposition group, the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran, at least 750 people overall were killed in that crackdown, within about three months of the upr...

DC artist’s paintings were stolen, but she refuses to call police

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:29:07 GMT

D.C. artist AnaYelsi Velasco Sanchez celebrated her first-ever solo exhibition at the Festival Center in Adams Morgan last month.It was an honor, she said, until someone stole her artwork on Sept. 14.“The two paintings that this person stole were on a wall behind the front desk,” she said. “He took one off the wall (and) slipped it into a bag. Then he took the other one and put it in the bag. And walked right out.”Velasco Sanchez, whose art focuses on justice and liberation, said the theft occurred in less than three minutes. She has surveillance video of the thief but refuses to take it to detectives.She’s an abolitionist.AnaYelsi Velasco Sanchez during her show at the Festival Center. (Courtesy AnaYelsi Velasco Sanchez)“I’m not scared to call them,” she said. “I’m not willing to call them. For me, the harm that comes out of engaging with police is much more violent than anything that has occurred.”The artist was at a talk...

Dutch top flight match between Waalwijk and Ajax halted after goalkeeper Vaessen knocked unconscious

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:29:07 GMT

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch Eredivisie match between RKC Waalwijk and Ajax was suspended Saturday night after the home team’s goalkeeper, Etienne Vaessen, collided with Ajax striker Brian Brobbey and lost consciousness.Waalwijk director Frank van Mosselveld told Dutch broadcaster NOS that medics administered CPR on the pitch before Vaessen was carried off on a stretcher and taken to a hospital. “You think heart problem, but it doesn’t look like that,” Van Mosselveld said. He said that Vaessen was knocked out in the collision with Brobbey but regained consciousness before he was stretchered off.He said that in the locker room after being taken off the pitch Vaessen “didn’t know what had happened or where he was.”Ajax sent a message on its official social media saying: “We’re with you, Etienne.”The match was called off in the 85th minute with Ajax leading 3-2.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

AFGE workers huddle with president amid government shutdown debates

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:29:07 GMT

AFGE National President Everett Kelley speaks with members of District 14, American Federation of Government Employees, during their picnic on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 in Fort Washington, Maryland. (WTOP/Dick Uliano) AFGE National President Everett Kelley speaks with members of District 14, American Federation of Government Employees, during their picnic on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 in Fort Washington, Maryland. (WTOP/Dick Uliano) Cheers erupted at a picnic for D.C.-area government workers Saturday as Congress moved to pass a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown.Members of District 14, American Federation of Government Employees, carried out their annual picnic amid shutdown concerns.The local chapt...

Reportan un atentado com bomba en Ankara, frente a sede del Ministerio del Interior

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:29:07 GMT

(CNN) — Dos terroristas llevaron a cabo este domingo un ataque con bomba frente al edificio del Ministerio del Interior de Turquía, en la ciudad capital de Ankara, dijo el ministro del Interior del país, Ali Yerlikaya, en un comunicado publicado en X, anteriormente conocido como Twitter.“Hacia las 9:30 a.m. hora local, dos terroristas perpetraron un atentado con bomba cuando llegaron en un vehículo comercial ligero frente a la puerta de entrada de la dirección general de Seguridad de nuestro Ministerio del Interior”, dijo Yerlikaya.“Uno de los terroristas se hizo estallar y el otro terrorista fue neutralizado”, dijo Yerlikaya, añadiendo que dos agentes de Policía resultaron “ligeramente” heridos en el ataque.La Fiscalía General de Ankara inició una investigación judicial sobre el “traicionero” ataque frente al edificio del Ministerio del Interior de Turquía este domingo, según publicó el ministro de Justicia del país, Yılmaz Tunç, en X, ante...

Phillies look to stop skid in matchup with the Mets

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:29:07 GMT

Philadelphia Phillies (89-72, second in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (74-86, fourth in the NL East)New York; Sunday, 3:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Matt Strahm (9-5, 3.32 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 106 strikeouts); Mets: Jose Butto (1-3, 3.75 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 34 strikeouts)BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies, on a three-game losing streak, take on the New York Mets.New York has a 42-37 record in home games and a 74-86 record overall. The Mets are 57-11 in games when they out-hit their opponents.Philadelphia has gone 40-40 in road games and 89-72 overall. The Phillies have gone 42-16 in games when they hit two or more home runs.Sunday’s game is the 13th time these teams square off this season. The season series is tied 6-6.TOP PERFORMERS: Francisco Alvarez has 12 doubles, 25 home runs and 63 RBI for the Mets. Francisco Lindor is 12-for-37 with five home runs over the past 10 games.Kyle Schwarber has 19 doubles, a triple and 47 home runs while hitting .197 for the Phillies....

Brewers and Cubs meet, winner secures 3-game series

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:29:07 GMT

Chicago Cubs (83-78, second in the NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (91-70, first in the NL Central)Milwaukee; Sunday, 3:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Justin Steele (16-5, 3.38 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 176 strikeouts); Brewers: Adrian Houser (7-5, 4.49 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 91 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cubs -113, Brewers -108; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series.Milwaukee has a 48-32 record in home games and a 91-70 record overall. The Brewers have a 59-21 record in games when they record at least eight hits.Chicago has an 83-78 record overall and a 38-42 record on the road. The Cubs have a 42-24 record in games when they did not allow a home run.Sunday’s game is the 13th time these teams square off this season. The season series is tied 6-6.TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Yelich has 34 doubles, two triples, 19 home runs and 77 RBI for the Brewers. Tyrone Taylor is 9-for-35 w...

Braves play the Nationals with series tied 1-1

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:29:07 GMT

Washington Nationals (70-91, fifth in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (104-57, first in the NL East)Atlanta; Sunday, 3:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Jackson Rutledge (1-1, 6.00 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, eight strikeouts); Braves: Dylan Dodd (0-0)BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals meet on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1.Atlanta has a 104-57 record overall and a 52-28 record in home games. The Braves are 48-16 in games when they did not give up a home run.Washington has a 70-91 record overall and a 36-44 record on the road. Nationals hitters are batting a collective .253, which ranks sixth in the NL.The teams meet Sunday for the 13th time this season. The Braves lead the season series 8-4.TOP PERFORMERS: Ronald Acuna Jr. has 35 doubles, four triples, 41 home runs and 106 RBI for the Braves. Marcell Ozuna is 14-for-41 with five doubles, a triple, three home runs and 14 RBI over the past 10 games.Joey Meneses leads the Nationals with a .276 batting ave...

Marlins try to keep win streak going against the Pirates

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:29:07 GMT

Miami Marlins (84-76, third in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (75-86, fourth in the NL Central)Pittsburgh; Sunday, 3:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: No starters namedBOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins seek to build upon a three-game win streak with a victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.Pittsburgh has a 75-86 record overall and a 38-42 record in home games. The Pirates have a 30-9 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.Miami is 84-76 overall and 38-41 in road games. Marlins hitters have a collective .407 slugging percentage to rank 10th in the NL.The teams meet Sunday for the seventh time this season. The Marlins lead the season series 5-1.TOP PERFORMERS: Bryan Reynolds has 31 doubles, five triples and 24 home runs for the Pirates. Jared Triolo is 18-for-39 with five doubles and two home runs over the last 10 games.Luis Arraez has 30 doubles, three triples, 10 home runs and 69 RBI for the Marlins. Jon Berti is 17-for-30 with two doubles, a triple, four home runs and six...