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New York Post
12-07-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Dear Abby: My husband's smoking addiction is the cause of my migraines
DEAR ABBY: I began experiencing migraines occasionally as a teenager, but in my early 20s, they became a regular occurrence. I tried unsuccessfully for years to identify my triggers, cutting things from my diet and environment before realizing about a year ago that I'm triggered by smoke. My husband — my best friend and the love of my life — who I've been with since the age of 21, is a smoker. I've attempted to talk to him about it, but he becomes hurt and defensive because he's sensitive about his addiction and isn't sure my 'theory' is correct. He has always been careful not to smoke in our home or cars, only outside, but I smell it on his hands and clothing even hours after a cigarette. Further complicating the matter is that he has never had a sense of smell and isn't convinced that an odor lingers on him. Advertisement We have a beautiful, affectionate marriage and almost never fight. However, I'm realizing I have a slow-growing resentment that is fed each time he sits next to me or I want to snuggle up with him, only to be hit with a sensation best described as an ice pick to my temple. I'm devastated that this is affecting my nearly perfect image of this wonderful man. I have thus far been unwilling to nag or demand he stop, as this isn't the type of wife I want to be. He has many amazing qualities, and I feel horrible that my heart is pulling back because of this one thing. Please help with what to do. — HURTING HEAD IN OHIO DEAR HURTING HEAD: The first thing you should do is discuss your migraines with your doctor to be sure that the smell of tobacco is what is triggering them. If what you think is true, then you and your husband should schedule a consultation with your physician so the doctor can explain it to your wonderful spouse. Advertisement There is no denying that cigarette smoke clings to the hair, skin and clothing of a regular smoker long after the last puff. On the positive side, this may be a perfect opportunity for your husband to rid himself of an expensive habit that's potentially dangerous to his health. DEAR ABBY: My best friend, 'Ellie,' has a jealousy problem. She wanted to introduce me to another lady, 'Mica,' who was starting a new craft and looking for help to get started. Ellie gave my phone number to Mica, who contacted me and came to my house for instructions. I told Ellie that Mica had called and that we'd set up a time for Mica to come over. When Ellie heard that, she got really upset because she wanted to introduce us. Now, if I mention Mica's name, my best friend shuts down. Abby, I'm not sure how to handle jealousy. It's not an emotion I feel. Please help. — GOOD INTENTIONS IN ARKANSAS Advertisement DEAR GOOD INTENTIONS: Shuts down? Because you met with Mica without Ellie being present? That seems not only childish but also controlling. 'Handle' this by refraining from mentioning Mica's name to Ellie. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Irish Independent
26-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Kraken becomes first crypto giant to get Mica licence from Central Bank
The move means that Kraken can now trade across the 30-member European Economic Area as a fully-regulated entity. Andrew Mulvenny, the Dublin-based general manager of trading platform for Kraken, described the move as a 'huge milestone and a massive achievement'. It comes after a run of bad news for Ireland in the crypto space, with Coinbase following Gemini out of Ireland as its main regulatory hub in recent months. Coinbase chose to switch its EU regulatory base to Luxembourg, saying it preferred the regulation climate there to Dublin. Gemini said the same thing, favouring Malta. Both of the crypto giants had originally established their European regulatory hubs in Dublin in 2023, before Central Bank governor Gabrioel Makhlouf described cryptocurrencies as a 'Ponzi scheme'. IDA chief executive Michael Lohan said Kraken's Mica licence from the Central Bank here was important. 'This landmark moment strengthens Ireland's standing as a leading fintech hub in Europe,' he said. 'We value Kraken's ongoing investment and engagement and we look forward to further collaboration as the digital finance sector continues to grow in Ireland and across the EU.' The chair of Blockchain Ireland, Lory Kehoe, also put a positive light on the Kraken news against the background of regulatory uncertainty in recent months. 'This is a win for the Irish ecosystem,' he said. 'It strengthens Ireland's position in the EU's digital finance landscape, creates pathways for high-quality jobs and gives clarity to start-ups, institutions, and investors building in Ireland.' ADVERTISEMENT Mr Kehoe also predicted that more Mica licences would be issued by the Central Bank. A spokesperson for Kraken said that the Mica licence represented a 'pivotal milestone' for the San Francisco firm. 'Being the first major global crypto platform to receive authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) affirms Kraken's commitment to building for the long term,' said Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi. 'Over the past several years, our team has worked tirelessly to meet the CBI's gold standard regulatory expectations. This licence reflects that effort and places us in a strong position to expand our product offering, grow our institutional and retail client base and deliver secure, accessible and fully regulated crypto services to millions more people across the EU.'
Irish Independent
26-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Kraken becomes first crypto giant to get Mica license from Central Bank
The move means that Kraken can now trade across the 30-member European Economic Area as a fully-regulated entity. Andrew Mulvenny, the Dublin-based general manager of trading platform for Kraken, described the move as a 'huge milestone and a massive achievement'. It comes after a run of bad news for Ireland in the crypto space, with Coinbase following Gemini out of Ireland as its main regulatory hub in recent months. Coinbase chose to switch its EU regulatory base to Luxembourg, saying it preferred the regulation climate there to Dublin. Gemini said the same thing, favouring Malta. Both of the crypto giants had originally established their European regulatory hubs in Dublin in 2023, before Central Bank governor Gabrioel Makhlouf described cryptocurrencies as a 'Ponzi scheme'. The IDA's CEO, Michael Logan, said that Kraken's Mica licence from the Central Bank here was important. 'This landmark moment strengthens Ireland's standing as a leading fintech hub in Europe,' he said. 'We value Kraken's ongoing investment and engagement and we look forward to further collaboration as the digital finance sector continues to grow in Ireland and across the EU.' The chair of Blockchain Ireland, Lory Kehoe, also put a positive light on the Kraken news against the background of regulatory uncertainty in recent months. 'This is a win for the Irish ecosystem,' he said. 'It strengthens Ireland's position in the EU's digital finance landscape, creates pathways for high-quality jobs and gives clarity to start-ups, institutions, and investors building in Ireland.' Mr Kehoe also predicted that more Mica licences would be issued by the Central Bank. A spokesperson for Kraken said that the Mica licence represented a 'pivotal milestone' for the San Francisco firm. 'Being the first major global crypto platform to receive authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland affirms Kraken's commitment to building for the long term,' said Kraken co-CEO, Arjun Sethi. 'Over the past several years, our team has worked tirelessly to meet the CBI's gold standard regulatory expectations. This license reflects that effort and places us in a strong position to expand our product offering, grow our institutional and retail client base and deliver secure, accessible and fully regulated crypto services to millions more people across the EU.'
Chicago Tribune
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Pride Fest in Irwin Park: ‘Homewood has my back'
Homewood's Amy Crump wore a blue T-shirt with a humorous message on the front. It said, 'I don't mind straight people as long as they act gay in public.' For the record, Crump is not gay and has been married for 38 years. However, she does have three gay children and that's one of the reasons she has attended all three of the Homewood-Flossmoor Pride Fests, including this year's version, which took place Friday at Irwin Park in Homewood. 'I'm all about supporting the people who are not the same as us,' she said. Crump said such pride events are a step in the right direction, even through there is still a lot of resistance when it comes to accepting gays and their lifestyles. 'We haven't come far enough but we are a lot farther than we were,' she said. 'But love is love is love.' Her daughter, 25-year-old Mica Crump, attended Friday's celebration and said she is proudly gay. She appreciates being able to come out to an event such as Pride Fest and feel comfortable. 'I love that this suburb is doing this,' she said. 'A lot of suburbs don't have this. It's something you see in the city. But Homewood has my back. I like it here.' Mica was active in Homewood-Flossmoor High School's Gay-Straight Alliance and said she found acceptance there. She liked Pride Fest is able to draw different types of people, including families. 'It makes me so happy to see the little kid wearing the pride merch,' Mica said. The fest featured food, drinks, vendors offering various services and music from The Divas and the Bel Canto Choir. Organizers said the first two Pride Fests drew between 1,200 and 1,400 patrons. There were a few speeches regarding the importance of the fest, inclusion and continuing the fight for acceptance. U.S. Robin Kelly, the 2nd District representative who announced in May that she is running for the U.S. Senate, spoke about not giving up the fight. 'Despite what looks like an ugly climate and despite what is an ugly climate, those of us out here and beyond are saying they are not taking this,' she said. 'Do me a favor. Do not get weary. That's what they want you to do. 'We have to fight the good fight and we have allies in congress. Many allies,' Kelly said. She said that everyone needs to stay together and respect each other. 'At the end of the day, we are all human beings,' she said. 'We all have something to contribute to this society. 'I want you to know I am fighting the good fight for you in Washington and I will continue to fight that fight,' she said. Park District Recreation Supervisor Zac Kerby urged patrons at the fest to have fun but to reflect on the struggles that gay and trans people have to go through. 'It's more than a celebration,' he said. 'It's a reminder of how far we've come and how much further we still have to go. 'Today, we honor the courage, the resilience and the joy of the LGBTQIA-plus community. Here in this space, everyone is seen and everyone is heard. Everyone is valued.' Homewood-Flossmoor Park Board member Angie Coderre wore a shirt that said 'Gay Mom' and although her two young children were not interested in addressing the crowd, she had good things to say about the success of Pride Fest. 'Today is always a special day for me personally,' she said. 'I came back here to raise my family with my wife and two kids. This always touches my heart in a way that is impossible without this community.' Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld gave a brief welcome and Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson led crowd in a chant. 'Thank you for coming out to support individuals in their journey to find love, acceptance and resiliency,' Nelson said. 'That journey is so much better when you are not doing it alone. It's important to have the support of friends, family and neighbors.' The fest is a collaboration of the Park District and the two villages. Oralethea Davenport, who manages special events for the Park District, said the first two years were successful. 'It's one of our largest attended events,' she said. 'And this is an event for anyone and everyone. Families. Individuals. Supporters, Everyone. 'Anyone who wants to come out is more than welcome.'
Irish Independent
20-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Coinbase becomes second major crypto firm to move regulatory hub out of Ireland in 2025
The company has obtained its Markets In Crypto Assets (Mica) licence, a foundational legal instrument for trading across the EU 27 countries, in Luxembourg. In 2023, Coinbase had said that Ireland was chosen from 27 EU countries to be its regulatory and operational hub for Europe, citing a 'stable political environment for technology innovation', 'respected regulators' and being 'a jurisdiction that is familiar and comfortable with both financial services and technology.' Since then, the Irish Central Bank has consistently denigrated crypto as a sector, with Governor Gabriel Makhlouf publicly branding virtual currencies as 'Ponzi schemes'. Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong, said in an interview with CNBC that the company has moved to Luxembourg for regulatory reasons. 'Luxembourg is leading the way with its pro-business climate and thoughtful approach to regulation,' he said. Earlier this year, another prominent crypto company also switched its regulatory hub away from Ireland, where it had initially established its European base. Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by the US billionaire Winklevoss twins, switched its headquarters from Ireland to Malta, citing a better environment for 'innovation among fintech and digital assets'. Senior figures in the Irish cryptocurrency and blockchain industry have expressed concern that a lack of Irish interest in cryptocurrency regulation is driving companies and jobs away. Earlier this year, the Central Bank tendered for consultants to advise it on crypto regulation, after the EU's main Mica rules had already come into force, prompting accusations of being a party-time regulator from prominent Irish crypto figures. In a move to reassure Irish staff of Coinbase's future here, the company's vice president and regional managing director, Daniel Seifert, said that it would soon hire more people for its Dublin office. ADVERTISEMENT "Regarding Ireland, we are happy to announce that Coinbase is doubling down on its commitment to the country and we are imminently adding around 50 jobs to our office,' he said. Coinbase is understood to employ over 100 people at present, having shed almost half of its staff during the tech industry's post-Covid layoffs. 'Our e-money licence through which we service customers across the EU is held in Ireland,' said Mr Seifert. 'I have relocated to Ireland, as CEO of the Irish entity, demonstrating our commitment to scaling international operations and deepening our presence in Europe, one of the most strategic and rapidly evolving crypto markets globally."
