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Passenger rights: Travelling in the EU without any worries 

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:20:14 GMT

Was your train delayed or your flight cancelled? Find out about your passenger rights when travelling in the EU.As you set off on your holidays or a business trip, it is good to know that EU passenger rights protect you, should anything go wrong while travelling.EU rules ensure a minimum level of protection for passengers, irrespective of the mode of transport: flight, train, bus, coach or ship.Journeys can be tricky - with unexpected delays, cancellations and lost luggage. This is why MEPs helped to introduce EU rules obliging transport companies to provide travellers with meals, accommodation, reimbursement and compensation if something happens.And transport companies in the EU can no longer charge more for tickets based on nationality and location of the purchase.EU law also guarantees special attention to passengers with reduced mobility who have the right to free assistance services.Air passenger rightsAir passenger rights apply under certain circumstances, for example if the f...

Miss Manners: Can I poke them if they sleep during my son’s performance?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:20:14 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My elderly parents are traveling a great distance to see their adult grandson perform live, a leading role for a significant production. My issue: They will both most assuredly fall asleep during (perhaps before) the performance.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: He insists on the grandchildren using this ridiculous name Advice | Miss Manners: We cleared dinner, and then this guest walked in Advice | Miss Manners: The neighbors ask if this rich woman left me anything. She did, but I don’t want to tell them. Advice | Miss Manners: Our friend doesn’t have a husband but she still wants the big bedroom Advice | Miss Manners: Shouldn’t I be the one to decide if my kid is being rude? Past history assures it may either be a quiet catnap or it may be a full-on snore-fest, but it’s quite certain they will see neither the production nor their grandson.This isn’t...

Dear Abby: Do I owe an apology to the restaurant owner after this blow-up?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:20:14 GMT

DEAR ABBY: Last night, my husband and I were eating at a popular restaurant when the owner started talking to the diners at the next table.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: Was it illegal what she did with my brother’s body? Advice | Dear Abby: My husband says I ruin his fun at parties, but I’m mortified by what he does Advice | Dear Abby: I don’t want my daughter’s bully in my house, and her mother is no help Advice | Dear Abby: I was taken aback by her appearance, and I hope my face didn’t give me away Advice | Dear Abby: My husband justifies his behavior by saying he doesn’t like boys The topic was bathrooms — what people leave behind and cleaning up after them. The people he was talking to had finished their dinner by the time we sat down, so this subject didn’t bother them.I got up, tapped the owner on the shoulder and asked if he could please talk a...

There’s not much fresh produce in DC’s Ward 8. This nonprofit is growing the supply

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:20:14 GMT

D.C. might have lots of grocery stores, but almost all of them are west of the Anacostia River. And with the few options east of the river already in danger of dwindling, a small nonprofit is doing what it can to grow the options available to residents.The Well at Oxon Run is a one-acre plot of land owned by the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation in the Washington Highlands neighborhood in Southeast.“Not only do we have fresh produce here available for the community, but we also have programming like yoga, nutrition classes and volunteer experiences,” said Melanie Guerrero, the coordinator at The Well.But fresh produce is the big thing at The Well and it’s there for people to harvest what they might need.“Right now, we’re just into our summer transition,” said Guerrero. “So we have cucumbers, watermelons, tomatoes, figs, Ethiopian jute leaf, bell peppers, jalapeños. And we have some sweet potatoes as well.”What’s been a big attraction though is a pilot program wit...

Brewers host the Padres, aim to continue home win streak

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:20:14 GMT

San Diego Padres (61-67, fourth in the NL West) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (70-57, first in the NL Central)Milwaukee; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Yu Darvish (8-9, 4.35 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 138 strikeouts); Brewers: Brandon Woodruff (2-1, 2.89 ERA, .86 WHIP, 30 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Brewers -124, Padres +104; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers will try to keep a three-game home win streak alive when they take on the San Diego Padres.Milwaukee is 35-27 at home and 70-57 overall. The Brewers have a 45-18 record in games when they record at least eight hits.San Diego is 61-67 overall and 26-34 in road games. Padres hitters have a collective .408 slugging percentage to rank eighth in the NL.Friday’s game is the fifth time these teams meet this season. The Brewers have a 3-1 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Yelich has 30 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs and 68 RBI for the Brewers. Carlos Santana is 9-for-42 w...

Marlins host the Nationals to begin 3-game series

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:20:14 GMT

Washington Nationals (59-69, fifth in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (65-63, third in the NL East)Miami; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Joan Adon (1-0, 7.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 17 strikeouts); Marlins: Braxton Garrett (7-4, 3.94 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 132 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Marlins -212, Nationals +175; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins host the Washington Nationals on Friday to open a three-game series.Miami has a 37-27 record at home and a 65-63 record overall. The Marlins have the fifth-best team batting average in MLB play at .259.Washington is 30-33 on the road and 59-69 overall. Nationals hitters are batting a collective .259, the fifth-best team batting average in MLB play.The teams meet Friday for the seventh time this season. The Marlins lead the season series 6-0.TOP PERFORMERS: Jorge Soler leads the Marlins with 33 home runs while slugging .503. Jake Burger is 16-for-39 with two doubles, a home run and seven RBI over the...

Diamondbacks host the Reds, aim to extend home win streak

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:20:14 GMT

Cincinnati Reds (67-62, third in the NL Central) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (67-61, second in the NL West)Phoenix; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Hunter Greene (2-5, 4.72 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 104 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Brandon Pfaadt (0-6, 6.13 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 55 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Diamondbacks -159, Reds +134; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Cincinnati Reds.Arizona has gone 33-31 in home games and 67-61 overall. The Diamondbacks have the seventh-ranked team on-base percentage in the NL at .324.Cincinnati has gone 36-28 on the road and 67-62 overall. The Reds are eighth in the NL with 149 total home runs, averaging 1.2 per game.Friday’s game is the fifth time these teams match up this season. The Reds are ahead 3-1 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Walker leads the Diamondbacks with 62 extra base hits (34 doubles and 28 home runs). Tommy Pham is 12-for-43 with...

Giants take on the Braves in first of 3-game series

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:20:14 GMT

Atlanta Braves (82-44, first in the NL East) vs. San Francisco Giants (66-61, third in the NL West)San Francisco; Friday, 10:15 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Spencer Strider (14-4, 3.63 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 227 strikeouts); Giants: Logan Webb (9-9, 3.51 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 162 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -156, Giants +133; over/under is 7 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants host the Atlanta Braves on Friday to start a three-game series.San Francisco has gone 35-28 in home games and 66-61 overall. The Giants are 34-11 in games when they did not give up a home run.Atlanta is 82-44 overall and 38-22 on the road. Braves pitchers have a collective 3.82 ERA, which leads the NL.The teams square off Friday for the fourth time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Wilmer Flores has 19 doubles, 18 home runs and 46 RBI for the Giants. LaMonte Wade Jr is 5-for-35 with two home runs and three RBI over the last 10 games.Ronald Acuna Jr. has 30 doubles, two triples and 28 home runs...

Phillies begin 3-game series at home against the Cardinals

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:20:14 GMT

St. Louis Cardinals (56-72, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (69-58, second in the NL East)Philadelphia; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Miles Mikolas (6-9, 4.55 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 107 strikeouts); Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (1-3, 3.36 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 58 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Phillies -144, Cardinals +122; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies host the St. Louis Cardinals to begin a three-game series.Philadelphia has a 69-58 record overall and a 36-25 record at home. The Phillies have gone 43-11 in games when they scored at least five runs.St. Louis is 56-72 overall and 28-35 on the road. The Cardinals are 36-14 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.The matchup Friday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.TOP PERFORMERS: Bryson Stott has 12 home runs, 32 walks and 51 RBI while hitting .297 for the Phillies. Bryce Harper is 13-for-37 with two doubles, five home runs and n...

Cubs bring 1-0 series advantage over Pirates into game 2

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:20:14 GMT

Chicago Cubs (67-60, second in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (57-71, fourth in the NL Central)Pittsburgh; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Kyle Hendricks (5-6, 4.01 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 64 strikeouts); Pirates: Mitch Keller (10-8, 4.22 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 173 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cubs -117, Pirates -102; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs lead 1-0 in a four-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Pittsburgh has a 31-34 record at home and a 57-71 record overall. The Pirates are 41-5 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.Chicago is 67-60 overall and 32-30 in road games. The Cubs are 32-18 in games when they did not allow a home run.The teams meet Friday for the eighth time this season. The Cubs are up 7-0 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Bryan Reynolds has a .264 batting average to lead the Pirates, and has 26 doubles, four triples and 18 home runs. Connor Joe is 12-for-32 with five RBI over the last 10 games.Nico...