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Colorado environmental groups file federal lawsuit to halt Rocky Flats trail Katie Langford The Denver Post
Physicians for Social Responsibility and five Colorado advocacy groups are suing Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and four federal agencies to halt work on a trail through Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in the District of Columbia on Monday, claims that the U.S. departments of Transportation and the Interior, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Federal Highway Administration violated the National Environmental Policy Act by not considering alternatives to constructing an 8-mile greenway “through the most heavily plutonium-contaminated portion” of the refuge. “Although this facility is no longer in operation, the radioactive contamiAn entrance to the Rocky Flats Wildlife Refuge, with the Rocky Mountains in the background. nants, particularly weapons-grade plutodeclared the area safe for public use. nium, that persist in the local ecosystem tory limits for radiation and appear to be migrating by air and soil.” In addition to not considering althreaten grave harm to those who live, The lawsuit repeatedly cites a soil ternative trail routes, the lawsuit claims work or recreate in or near these areas,” sample found in 2019 along the eastern the federal agencies failed to hold a the complaint states. “In the absence of edge of the refuge that had plutonium public hearing or public comment peintervention by this Court, the health levels more than five times above the riod about the project and that they did and safety of many individuals will be cleanup standard. Dozens of subsequent not take into account the 2019 elevated at risk due to exposure from nuclear soil samples did not have elevated plutoplutonium reading. contaminants that are far above regulanium levels, and federal agencies later The advocacy groups asked the
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court to find that the agencies violated the National Environmental Policy Act and to halt work on the project until they comply with the law. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Department of Interior declined to comment on the pending lawsuit. The Department of Transportation could not be reached for comment. news.ed@ocolly.com
At least 21 hurt in massive explosion at Fort Worth downtown hotel; gas suspected James Hartley and Cody Copeland Fort Worth Star-Telegram
explosion is believed to have occurred. Authorities were assessing the structural integrity of the 102-year-old tower. A Fort Worth Fire Department spokesperson said at news conference Monday evening that “this was some FORT WORTH, Texas type of gas explosion” but the — An explosion in the base- exact cause remains under inment of the Sandman Sigvestigation with the assistance nature Hotel in downtown of the arson unit, ATF and Fort Worth on Monday blew FBI. There was a strong smell out windows on the first and of natural gas in the area, second floors of the 20-story but it was initially unknown hotel, sending debris into the whether the gas leak was the streets. Multiple people were cause or happened as a result injured, with 21 hospitalized of the explosion. Technicians or treated on scene, according with the gas company, Atmos to the Fire Department and Energy, also were the scene MedStar. assisting. The explosion at the “Gas has been isolated historic Waggoner Building at to the affected area, and we 810 Houston St. rocked down- will continue to assist the Fort town shortly after 3:30 p.m. Worth Fire and Police DeDebris was scattered hundreds partments and all officials in of feet around the front of support of their investigation,” the building and out the rear an Atmos spokesperson wrote toward Throckmorton Street. in response to a reporter’s The Sandman Signature Hotel question about the company’s opened less than a year ago efforts. and included a basementSee Hotel on 5 level restaurant, where the
Tribune Content Agency A view from 6th Street in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, as firefighters, police and medics respond to an explosion at the Sandman Hotel on Houston Street, Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
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Tired of dating apps, Gen Z and millennials pay to gaze into strangers’ eyes Zoe Greenberg The Philadelphia Inquirer
PHILADELPHIA — The notion that Americans are lonely — very, very lonely, and anxious, and depressed, and therefore more at risk of heart disease, dementia, and stroke — has gained traction in recent years. It’s been called an “epidemic” and a “quiet catastrophe,” a particular problem for men and young people and adults and the elderly and pretty much everyone. The surgeon general recently proposed a “National Strategy to Advance Social Connection.” Millennials and Gen Z are navigating the dating world in this context, and they say the overall experience is not inspiring. In a nationally representative Harris poll, for
example, 30% of Gen Z singles agreed with the statement, “I would rather walk across hot coals than go on another online date.” “People come to me and they’re frustrated. They’re tired,” said Michal Naisteter, a matchmaker and selfdescribed “superconnector” who runs Michal Matches in Philly. “The essence of human connection can’t be using my thumbs.” That’s where the ancient practice of Meeting People in Person comes in. There seems to be demand: Naisteter co-runs in-person dating events, called “Date Him Philly,” where attendees bring vouched-for members of the opposite sex. Similarly, the New York-based “We Met in Real Life” promises “no swiping no matching just dating.” It was in this spirit that a group of single Philadelphians signed up to participate in a
real-life, highly structured “ongoing experiment” related to dating on a recent December evening. “The Feels,” as it’s called, seeks to fast-track intimacy by drawing on meditation, mindfulness, positive psychology, and nonviolent communication. The experience was designed by Allie Hoffman, 40, an energetic facilitator who got the idea while studying for a master’s in spiritual psychology at Columbia University and navigating life as a single woman. “In dating, we can get very in our heads. We can take a very cognitive approach: ‘Where does he live? What does he do? How much money does he make?’” Hoffman said. She wanted people to focus instead on their bodies and their present experiences, without intellectualizing the whole thing. There would be no algorithms. See Apps on 7
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Payton Little As the Cowboys continue conference play, freshman center Brandon Garrison is a pivotal piece of OSU’s roster.
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College football’s season ends, OSU continues Big 12 basketball Gabriel Trevino Staff Reporter
since 1997. New sheriff in Lubbock After the Mark Adams era ended before the Big 12 tournament last season, Grant McCasland was named head coach in March. He led North Texas to A new team hoisted the trophy for an NIT win, with a win at OSU along the first time since the ‘90s, many col- the way. lege football fans hoped for good news Texas Tech is receiving the sixth and the Big 12 gauntlet continues — most votes of teams not ranked in the welcome to The Draw! AP top 25 after a 12-2 start, with wins Maize and blue is back against Texas and Texas A&M on the Jim Harbaugh’s past three years at road, and losses to Villanova and Butler. Michigan has been about getting over Sophomore guard Pop Isaacs’ and hills. They hadn’t beat Ohio State since Joe Toussaint’s breakout seasons have 2011, before he was coach, and he added been the drivers of Tech’s offensive another five losses. But in 2021, the success. Isaacs leads the team with 16 Wolverines did it. And again in 2022 a game, and scored 21 in their upset and this year. at Texas. He’s not an efficient shooter, Michigan hadn’t won a New but his volume scoring and free throw Year’s Six bowl since 2015. After two shooting makes up for it. playoff first round exits, it continToussaint, a transfer from Iowa, is ued. But this year, they won the Rose having his best season in his fifth year. Bowl and advanced. Now, after a win He’s increased his field goal and free vs Washington, Michigan is national throw percentage by 10 and leads the champions. team in assists. If he’ll go to the NFL, I’ll take Last season, the Cowboys won a that bet, but his tenure will go down must-need game vs the Red Raiders at in history, bringing the Wolverines a the end of the season after a February national championship for the first time losing streak and have been OK on the
road in Lubbock in the Mike Boynton era. OSU’s key of the game: Brandon Garrison. If the true freshman center can have another 20-point game as he did vs Baylor, the Cowboys should be able to get their first conference win of the year. 2024 playoff predictions This 10th year of the playoffs was also the last of the four-team format. With 12 teams next year, I’ll fire blind who could make it. Conference champions are automatically in, so that will play a factor. From the SEC, the clear cuts are Alabama and Georgia, and they’re the two for sure teams who can get in. They’ll likely play for the conference championship in a top 10 matchup, so I doubt both will miss. I could also see Texas making it, but the defense will have to make up for its losses. Tennessee could also be a dark horse. The Big Ten is now, well, the biggest conference in the country. Let’s say Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon and Penn State are contenders. In the Big 12, Utah, Arizona or OSU are locks for
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conference champions, but only one will get in. The ACC is more tough, but there’s faith Clemson returns to notability. College football is back? With the beloved NCAA college football video game series returning this year after 11 years of hiatus, fans, including myself, thought EA — the developers of the game — would release a trailer during the national championship game. But it never came. The game is expected to release sometime this summer, and I’ll be there on release day to give my $70. I don’t expect to be great — it is developed by the same company as Madden, which I haven’t purchased in a number of years due to poor quality — but it’ll be exciting to play its “dynasty” mode in the modern day. If JJ McCarthy returns to Michigan, he’ll probably be on the cover. If not, perhaps Jalen Milroe. My thought has always been that whenever the game returns, it’ll pay homage to the players who never had a chance to be on the cover.
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sports Cowgirl golf team enters spring season with help from veteran transfer Sifat Sagoo Gina Foster Staff Reporter
The Cowgirl golf team will begin its spring season with a new addition. Sifat Sagoo, a graduate transfer from Purdue, has chosen to complete her collegiate golf career at Oklahoma State. Before her transfer, Sagoo competed in 20 tournaments during her four years as a Boilermaker. “I think she’s going to be a good addition to the team in terms of the person that she is and how hard she’s going to work and maybe some leadership that she can provide,” coach Greg Robertson said. “It’s just as important, she’s going to provide a lot more competition within the team.” Amongst these accomplishments are a second-team All-Big Ten selection, along with multiple academic achievements, Academic All-Big Ten honors (2021, 2022) and WGCA All-American Scholar honors (2021). Sagoo has also participated in 70 WGCA events since 2015, 45 of those noncollegiate. Throughout her amateur career, she has had 22 top-five finishes and four wins. She concluded the Women’s Porter Cup and Women’s Western Amateur Championship in second and third place. “I hope that the mentality is that ‘I’m ready. I’ve worked hard over the break,’ and those who have that mentality are the ones that are going to be successful and come out on top,” Robertson said. “Everything in life is a competition. You get out in the real world. You’re competing for jobs and promotions. It’s what’s helped our team be competitive and successful throughout the years. We’re not going to shy away from it as coaches, we’re going to find out who’s ready to step up.” The first tournament begins Feb. 4, making the turnaround from the break rather quick and leaving no time to waste. The Cowgirls must continue to improve during their offseason to compete for their spot at each tournament. “We’ll get right back at it with qualifying one of those first couple of days back and see where we are with things,” Robertson said. “We’ve got a good group. I think they probably did the things they were supposed to do, and we’ll be ready for this first tournament.” An accepted hardship waiver could keep Sagoo around for an extra year, but for now, it’s one day at a time. With an experienced player coming in, the competition within the team may increase, but the competitiveness of the team overall will flourish. “Just saying you want to win conference or want to win nationals,” Robertson said. “Everybody says that. So that’s not gonna get you anywhere. It’s more just focusing on those steps that you take throughout the semester to get better and to get yourself in a position to be successful by the end of the year.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
Cowgirl Golf/Twitter (X) Purdue transfer Sifat Sagoo competed in 20 tournaments in her four years with the Boilermakers and has 22 top-five amateur event finishes since 2015.
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Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics Two-time Biletnikoff award winner and former OSU wide receiver Justin Blackmon will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame later this year.
Former OSU wideout Justin Blackmon part of 2024 College Football Hall of Fame class Davis Cordova Staff Reporter
OSU’s most-decorated receiver is getting another accolade. Justin Blackmon, two-time Biletnikoff Award winner and third on OSU’s career receiving yards list, is part of the 2024 College Football Hall of Fame class. Blackmon is the eighth former Cowboy to receive this honor:
- Coach Lynn “Pappy” Waldorf (class of 1966) - Bob Fenimore (1972) - Barry Sanders (2003) - Thurman Thomas (2008) - Coach Jimmy Johnson (2012) - Leslie O’Neal (2020) - Terry Miller (2022) Blackmon burst onto the scene in 2010 as a sophomore when he caught 111 passes for 1,782 yards and 20 touchdowns. Blackmon is the only two-time unanimous All-America selection in
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Bowl. Following his collegiate career, he was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Blackmon is part of a class that includes names such as Larry Fitzgerald, Randy Moss, Warrick Dunn, Alex Smith and Danny Woodhead. The 2024 College Football Hall of Fame Class will be officially inducted during the 66th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas on Dec. 10. sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Tribune Content Agency An explosion blew out the ground floor of the Sandman Signature Hotel in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, on Monday afternoon, Jan. 8, 2024.
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The Fire Department shut down Continued from 1 streets and buildings in a two-block radius as firefighters searched for any more injured people in the “mass casualty incident.” The immediate concerns were search and rescue efforts and extinguishing the fire, which was out Monday evening. A secondary search was underway after smoke was cleared, and experts were beginning to evaluate the structural integrity of the building, authorities said. “We need to be able to walk out of that building and know definitively that we’ve gotten everybody out,” Fire Department spokesman Craig Trojacek said. Construction and renovations were ongoing in the building but it’s not yet known whether that contributed to the explosion, according to the Fire Department. A representative of the restaurant said, however, that no construction was going on there. The Asian fusion restaurant opened last summer. The restaurant was closed at the time of the explosion and normally opens at 5 p.m. for dinner. Musume’s co-founder Josh Babb said in a statement, “All of us at Musume are devastated by the tragic explosion that took place this afternoon at the Sandman Signature Hotel, which is the home of our restaurant. Luckily, Musume was closed during the time of the explosion, so we had no customers dining and limited employees working.
Three Musume employees were injured, but are being treated in the hospital and in stable condition.” The city’s Fire Department said that people could reunite with their loved ones at the Sundance Square parking lot at Fifth and Throckmorton streets. The area around the hotel has been closed off. Witnesses described people coming out of the hotel with bloody faces and people on stretchers. People said they had family members in the hotel, and that they were injured. One man, in tears, crossed police tape to get to the other side. Onlookers gathered around him to comfort him, handing him water bottles as more people covered in dust and soot gathered there. Barbara Jacobs, 58, a resident of the Historic Electric Building Apartments at 410 W. Seventh St., said she normally walks by the building on her way home but “something told her not to.” “When I heard the boom I was in the middle of the street,” she said. “To see it firsthand, oh my God it was scariest thing I ever seen.” Kathy Johnson, who lives in a building a half a block from the Sandman, said she and her husband felt the explosion shake the entire street. From their building’s garage, they could see the damage wrought by the explosion: whole sections of windows blown onto Houston Street, leaving empty frames behind; a hole in the sidewalk on Eighth Street; a covering for a bus stop completely tipped over. “Just debris everywhere,” Johnson
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One woman told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram she was in the basement of the A.D. Marshall Public Safety and Courts building, about two blocks from the hotel, when the explosion happened. “I could feel it,” she said. “It nearly knocked me out of my chair.” Scores of police, firefighters and other first-responders converged at the scene shortly after the explosion. “There has been an explosion incident in downtown Fort Worth this afternoon, and every Fort Worth emergency response agency is on hand responding,” Mayor Mattie Parker said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. “... My heart and prayers are with those who were injured as we continue managing response.” “I am deeply proud of the swift and professional response from our FW and area first responders today,” Parker posted. “I am humbled by the offers from our state leadership to support our city.” In a statement, Gov. Greg Abbott said, “The State of Texas is in close contact with Mayor Parker, Sheriff Waybourn, and other local partners and first responders in Fort Worth to assist with emergency response efforts following the tragic explosion at the Sandman Hotel. We continue to monitor the situation and stand ready to immediately deploy any additional personnel and resources needed to keep Texans in the area safe and out of harm’s way. Cecilia and I ask all Texans to pray for those who were injured in the explosion, as well as those bravely responding to keep others safe.” The Waggoner Building, listed on
the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1920. This is the second Sandman Signature Hotel in the United States; the first was built in 2018 in Plano. The brand is part of Vancouver-based Northland Properties, which is Canada’s largest privately owned hospitality company with hotels and resorts across Canada and, more recently, in the U.K. The company’s president, Tom Gaglardi, has owned the NHL Dallas Stars hockey club since 2011. He also owns the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League. Steve Montgomery, CEO of the Fort Worth Chamber, said, “Our thoughts are with the businesses and individuals impacted by today’s events in the heart of Fort Worth. The Chamber stands ready to support our community during this difficult time, offering guidance and resources to our members. The Sandman Signature Hotel, a valued member of the Fort Worth Chamber, has our full support in navigating through these challenging circumstances.” Elizabeth Beck, the District 9 City Council member, who represents downtown, said, “We’re praying for those who are injured, and know the city of Fort Worth stands by to find out what happened, how it happened and how we can prevent it moving forward.” “I want our community to know they are safe, and we are doing everything we can to assess the situation as quickly as possible,” Beck said. news.ed@ocolly.com
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New year, new financial goals Kennedy Thomason News & Lifestyle Editor Although some may not drink alcohol for “Dry January,” that is not the only selfimprovement tactic to partake in this year. Starting a new year means you can renew your financial goals— and maybe have enough to finally make that road trip you’ve always wanted to take or buy those new shoes you’ve had your eye on. Here are three tips to start saving your pennies. 1. $1 jar Even though we live in the era of Venmo and Apple Pay, cash is still a viable option to payment. An easy way to start saving is to pay in cash. Once you receive your change, if you have any $1 bills, stick them in a designated jar or envelope for safe keeping. This way you can start a small savings fund without a lot of effort. 2. Name brand doesn’t deserve the hype A particular expensive monthly ticket item is groceries. One way to cut costs from the store is to quit picking up the name brand items. Sure, you may prefer some name brand items such as Cheez-Its or Goldfish, but try to make an effort to pick the cheapest option. You may be surprised how much cheaper your receipts can be. 3. (Frugally) spend If you want to remain consistent in saving money, you can’t cut off spending entirely. Take some time to map out all of the big expenses that you will need to purchase for the year, then include some that you would want to make. Do this for the year, then break it down by month and repeat the process. Remember that it is OK to splurge every once in a while, but if you are looking to save, that needs to be a priority. news.ed@ocolly.com
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cross meant going in a new way; the way of Christ. This new way was not just getting a new set of rules, but learning to follow Jesus, who had risen from dead, and would lead them into God’s plan for their lives .Christ is called the Good Shepherd! He loves us, died for us to take away our sins and now will lead us to produce lasting fruit in our lives that will count for eternity. “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. ” (Jn.8:31-32NIV) Only for a short time, in this life, do we get the privilege of trusting and following Jesus. Yet, it is so important for it counts for eternity. We get to live out and tell the good news, the Gospel. It truly is Good News for all,
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Tribune Content Agency Participants gaze into each other’s eyes for the duration of a song during “The Feels.”
Apps . . . Continued from 1 The young singles who showed up were eager for just that. Some had come because they were definitively “off the apps,” or because they were new to the city, or because they saw an Instagram ad and were curious (perhaps an algorithm helped a little). Scholars point to the decline of “third spaces” — social environments that aren’t home or work — as another barrier to naturally meeting people; Hoffman effectively created one for a night. Each participant paid $74.50 to
participate in a series of increasingly intimate paired interactions. At Hoffman’s direction, they complimented people they had just met in tightly-timed 45-second intervals. They answered probing questions like, “What’s something you’ve learned about your sexuality in the last six months?” and “What’s something that you had to unlearn from your parents?” They stared silently into strangers’ eyes for 3 minutes and 46 seconds while Icelandic instrumental music played in the background. “It’s just real. It’s just nice to not have something that’s mediated by some app,” said Chase, 29, who The Inquirer is referring to by his first name for privacy reasons. The final activity of the night was
a long, wordless hug with a (recent) stranger. A sister event, called “The Kiss,” will take place in New York in January, featuring a kiss as the apex of the night instead of a hug, Hoffman said. Since hosting the first Feels in August 2022, Hoffman has facilitated nearly 1,500 people in Philly, New York, and D.C. She maintains WhatsApp groups for past attendees in each city and regularly posts intimate musings on her dating life and on relationships more broadly. She just hired three new facilitators. (Posted requirements for the job included “strong magnetism and charisma” as well as “demonstrated willingness to engage in your own inner work.”) The Feels will be back in Philly in January and February.
Despite early emails indicating there may not be enough male attendees, ultimately more men than women showed up at the candlelit Maas Building near Northern Liberties. Hoffman said women often buy tickets early but then “get scared last minute and don’t come,” while men wait to buy tickets but are more committed once they do. “I’ll be honest, I was kind of dreading it all day. I really didn’t want to come,” said KD, 42, who The Inquirer is identifying by her initials for privacy reasons. She has been off the apps for 10 months and is “really trying hard not to go back on.” She was glad, in the end, that she braved it. “Everyone here,” she said, “is fantastic.” news.ed@ocolly.com
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Tuesday’s Puzzle Solved
73 Sluggish DOWN 1 Swears up and down 2 Purple hue 3 Herbaceous sauce 4 Honey 5 Biker’s ride 6 Singular prefix 7 __ Park, California 8 Join the game as a replacement 9 5-Down fuel 10 Major in astronomy? 11 Pitiable person 12 Printed handouts 13 Jr. and sr. 16 Scheme 20 Sign of things to come 22 Classic TV brand 26 Hula Hoop movers 27 “Ted Lasso” actor Goldstein 28 Pop singer Amos 30 Psychopharmacology initials 33 Objects that attract iron filings 34 Good memory, metaphorically
Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes Today’s Birthday (01/10/24). Give in to love this year. Grow upon strong foundations maintained by steady communication. Successfully navigate springtime career challenges, before domestic inspiration sparks summer upgrades. Modify communications for evolving autumn conditions, before exciting career possibilities illuminate next winter. Have fun with romantic and creative collaborations. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 9 — Work smarter, not harder. Consider an interesting professional opportunity. Provide leadership. An old trick works again. Energize an exciting possibility. Dreams seem within reach. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Expand horizons for bold discoveries. The Capricorn New Moon shines on exciting avenues for exploration. Consider long-distance investigations. Make a fascinating and valuable connection. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Collaborate for long-term financial goals. Align eyes on the prize and make a powerful advance. Dreamy outcomes lie within your reach. Pull together. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Listen to another’s view and share your own. Together, you can accomplish wonders. Push yourself past old limitations. Try out new perspectives. Support each other. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Get help with heavy lifting. Physical action gets results. Exercise energizes you. Practice your moves. Push yourself into warp speed. You’re building for a dream. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Follow fun and passion. You’re especially creative and clever. Indulge a fascinating obsession. Connect with people you admire and respect. Invent a dreamy romance. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Make domestic improvements with lasting value. Repair something you’d been tolerating. Get creative for a beautiful transformation. Nurture family with tranquility and treats. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Share dreams with someone you love. Catch a lucky break. Use a friend’s influence to advance even farther. Everything needed can be found by networking. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Profit from innovations. Find valuable efficiencies and ways to economize. Wheel, deal and sign on the bottom line. You’re energized into lucrative action. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Take charge of your destiny. Keep an open mind. Make practical plans and advance them step by step. You’re energized and empowered. Get creative. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6 — Complete an emotionally charged project. Process a transition with rest and private rituals. Consider where you’ve been and what’s ahead. Organize, recharge and prepare. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Others respect your common sense. Teamwork can realize a shared dream. Coordinate and invite others to participate for wider reach.
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35 Nickname given to Nemo by the Tank Gang 37 __ Beta Kappa 38 Cohesive group 39 Imam’s faith 42 Russian ruler, once 43 Attack with water balloons, say 44 Inflation letters 48 __ Sheep: Peppa Pig’s best friend 50 Gloomy guy
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53 More than half 54 Elixir 55 Savory flavor 56 Judge’s hammer 57 Muse of poetry 58 Sign up for another season 60 Two chips, say 63 Certain sib 64 Papa 65 Wasabi-coated snack 66 Sellout letters
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Solution to Tuesday’s puzzle
Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk
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