Category: Divorce

“It was God’s will. It’s not up to us. We can’t choose it  . . . He wasn’t killed by a tree. He was sent home.” — Isha Tocchini, finding strength in faith after her 2-year-old son, Aeon, died during a powerful storm Jan. 4, when a giant redwood tree fell onto their mobile home… Continue reading They said it: The storms’ youngest victim

ATLANTA (AP) — Tortuguita’s cautious voice rang out from a platform amid the tall pines the first time Vienna met them: “Who goes there?” she remembers them calling. The tree-dweller, who chose the moniker Tortuguita – Spanish for “Little Turtle” – over their given name, was perched above the forest floor in the woods just… Continue reading Protesters: ‘Cop City’ activist’s killing doesn’t make sense

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — An unarmed Black man dies after a videotaped beating by police. The officers involved are fired. After a thorough review of the evidence, criminal charges are swiftly filed against the offending officers. Investigation, accountability and charges. This is often the most Black citizens can hope for as the deaths continue. Nationwide,… Continue reading Tyre Nichols case revives calls for change in police culture

Dear Amy: Due to a health condition, an acquaintance completely sequestered herself during the pandemic, and has remained so for almost three years now. I think it’s messing with her mind, as she is getting further “out there.” On Thanksgiving, I was joyful that we could finally spend time in our home with just two… Continue reading Ask Amy: Sequestered friend sends email polemics

An explosive new court filing alleges Orioles chairman and CEO John Angelos and his mother “plundered” tens of millions of dollars from ailing team owner Peter Angelos, bought a greater share of the franchise and shielded assets from potential creditors. The allegations were made by Peter Angelos’ younger son, Louis Angelos, in an updated lawsuit… Continue reading New lawsuit claim: John Angelos and mother ‘plundered’ tens of millions from ailing Orioles owner Peter Angelos

A Canadian taxpayer-funded theater organization has stirred uproar by promoting an event that will be restricted to “Black-identifying audiences.” On February 17 — the middle of Black History Month — the National Arts Centre in Ottawa will host a “Black Out” night at its Babs Asper Theatre for the performance of “Is God Is,” a… Continue reading Outrage follows Canadian theater’s announcement of black-only performances

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Trevor Zegras scored at 3:34 of overtime and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Arizona Coyotes 2-1 on Saturday night for their first three-game winning streak of the season. John Klingberg stole the puck from Matias Maccelli in the offensive zone and found Zegras in the slot for a wrist shot for… Continue reading Zegras scores in OT, Ducks beat Coyotes for 3rd win a row

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Precious Achiuwa scored 27 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in place of the injured OG Anunoby to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 123-105 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. Pascal Siakam scored 24 points and Gary Trent Jr. added 19 against his former team for the Raptors,… Continue reading Achiuwa leads Raptors to 123-105 win over Trail Blazers

Q. I was going through my guy’s phone — it wasn’t like I was sneaking around; he knew. I found a folder with pictures of his ex, of them on trips with kids, on a cruise, and it made me uncomfortable. I asked him to delete them, and he refused. He said he doesn’t want… Continue reading Partner, kids & past a package deal

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 37 points, completing a tying three-point play with 4.1 seconds left in regulation and adding 11 more in overtime as the NBA-leading Boston Celtics snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the archrival Los Angeles Lakers 125-121 on Saturday night. Brown added nine rebounds, Jayson Tatum had 30 points… Continue reading Brown forces OT, Celtics snap skid by beating LA 125-121