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Lori Borgman: Finding comfort in a shoe support group
Get a group of women together and chances are they will talk about relationships. And shoes. More specifically, relationships with shoes.
The conversations are about shoes somebody loves, shoes somebody used to love (but broke up with due to plantar fasciitis), and shoes somebody dreams of meeting in the future.
These are women in crisis ...Read more

The clock’s running out in explosive techno-thriller sequel
In "Masters of War" by John H. Thomas, ex-Army Ranger turned cybercrime investigator Maxx King hoped he could recover quietly from his last deadly mission, but fate has other plans. When gunmen ambush Maxx and his loved ones in broad daylight, he finds himself reluctantly pulled back into a covert conflict between the United States and China.
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History collides with family and the supernatural in Jamaican-inspired thriller
Some stories hook you with a single high‑octane scene; others sneak up on you, weaving a spell page by page until you suddenly realize it’s well past midnight and you’re still reading.
Gary R. Hamilton’s "Daydreamers" belongs in the second camp, and the spell it casts is steeped in the music, food and folklore of a fictional ...Read more

Disinformation turns deadly in heart-pounding medical thriller
A dangerous cult spreading medical disinformation targets Dr. Mark Lin’s patients and hospital in Anthony Lee’s electric medical thriller, "Toxic Minds."
In the sophomore entry of his sleuthing physician series, Lee ratchets up the stakes when Lin takes a call from his patient seeking additional services in the OB/GYN clinic next to Ivory ...Read more
Happy Father's Day, Dad
It's not that I don't remember my father complaining.
Because, oh, he did plenty of that. He complained about how there were too many lights on in the house, how we hadn't eaten all our food, how the door was still open or how we'd turned the heat up too high. He complained that our grades weren't good enough, that we fought with each other ...Read more
Busy Man Struggles To Get Ahead
Q: I take satisfaction in filling a number of important roles: husband, father, breadwinner, church leader, youth sports coach, etc. But I often feel like I'm running behind -- and I know my family suffers for it. How can I find a better life balance?
Jim: I think we're all busier than ever before. With work pressures, family responsibilities ...Read more
The Cure That Keeps Parents Sick With Fear
Did you catch the new ad for the Life360 tracking app? It features a mom singing a Disney-sweet song to her daughter who looks to be high school age:
You are my whole wide world
My heart, my joy, my baby girl
You'll never know how much I love you!
When you're gone, I just think of you ...
Dying.
The girl reacts the way you ...Read more

Planned Parenthood warns last 2 Alaska clinics could close under Republican-backed bill
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Health care advocates are warning that a bill under consideration by Congress could cause two clinics providing abortions and other reproductive health care services in Alaska to close.
Rose O’Hara-Jolley, Alaska director of Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, said that the budget reconciliation bill adopted by the U....Read more

Family guide to new movie releases
'HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON'
Rated PG for sequences of intense action, and peril.
What it’s about: A young Viking boy breaks with culture by befriending and training a dragon, Toothless.
The kid attractor factor: The kid-friendly action-adventure genre and familiarity with the books and animated series will appeal to kids.
Good lessons/bad ...Read more

Lori Borgman: O say, can you see?
The morning after a storm that snapped tree branches, sent people to their basements and trash cans to the curbs, I was sitting in a line of traffic adjacent to a small family-owned garden store.
A woman out front of the garden shop struggled to untangle flagpole ropes twisted in the storm. Hunched over in an awkward position, she couldn’t ...Read more

Ex-etiquette: Feeling torn on Father's Day, even when everyone gets along
Q. I’m close to both my dad and my bonus dad, and when there is a day like Father’s Day, I feel as if I have to choose. They have never required it and if I said something, they would both feel bad because my family has worked so hard at getting along. It’s still difficult to figure out the logistics of a day like that because it’s not ...Read more

8 books that redefine spiritual pathways to unity
In a world increasingly fractured by political ideologies, cultural conflict and racial tension, many are searching for more than slogans — they’re looking for healing rooted in grace and shared humanity. This curated collection of books speaks directly to that hunger. Each work is grounded in a spiritually-based approach to reconciliation, ...Read more

She had a stroke while training for a half-marathon. Then came breast cancer. Now she's trying again
To prepare for her first half-marathon, Kandi Schmitz signed up for a 5K run. Six friends and family members decided to join her.
The race was in Melbourne, Florida, a two-hour drive from Schmitz's home in Loxahatchee, near West Palm Beach. So she decided to make a beach getaway out of it. By the time hotel reservations were made, the entourage...Read more

Later in life, small town romance offers heartwarming beachside healing
In Linny Mack’s debut novel "Changing Tides," that’s exactly what happens to Sophie Bennett — and it’s the very wave that might carry her toward a new beginning. Mack delivers an emotionally charged neighbors-to-lovers romance that proves some endings can lead to beautiful beginnings.
The novel opens on an earth-shattering revelation: ...Read more
When To Step In With Aging Parents
Q: In the not-too-distant future, I'm going to have to assume a large portion of care for my aging parents. What should I expect? And how do I know when to step in and take on personal responsibility for their physical well-being?
Jim: Aging and death are inescapable realities of life. As we grow older, our bodies go through a natural aging ...Read more
Trump and Musk in Couples' Counseling: We Have the Transcript
COUNSELOR: Gentlemen, please have a seat. Thanks for coming today. I understand the two of you are navigating a recent conflict and would like some guidance in resolving that dispute. It's very brave to seek help, you know.
PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: (Mumbling) Wasn't my idea. Mike Johnson insisted.
ELON MUSK: Did you hear that? This is the ...Read more
The Evil Urge to Blame Parents
A mom and dad who let their kids, 10 and 7, walk to the grocery in a city outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, are grieving today because the 7-year-old, Legend, died after running into the street and being hit by a car.
If you had to decide on a punishment for the parents, would you:
A -- Arrest them for manslaughter, set bail at $1.5 ...Read more

Family guide to new movie releases
'THE LIFE OF CHUCK'
Rated R for language.
What it’s about: A cosmic, philosophical extraordinary story about one ordinary life.
The kid attractor factor: While this is a life-affirming story that can appeal to a wide swath of audiences, it's more of an adult drama.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Live your life to the fullest — get out there ...Read more

These 11 names have been banned in the US. See the list
If you are thinking about baby names you may want to make sure the names you have in mind are legal in your state.
Each state has its own naming laws and at least 11 names have been previously banned in the United States, according to USbirthcertificates.com. A list of guidelines and requirements rule out other possible names as well.
The ...Read more

This California city named best place in US to raise a family
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A California city is the best place in the nation to raise a family, according to WalletHub.
The personal finance website recently released its list of the Best and Worst Places to Raise a Family in the United States in 2025, based on factors including housing costs, recreation opportunties and the quality of local schools...Read more
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