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The forgotten, mysterious threat of an insider agent aboard Air Force One on 9/11
In 2001, Richard Clarke was perhaps the most experienced person working in the White House. A member of the National Security Council, Clarke had spent 23 years in the executive branch and repeatedly warned about the risk of an attack on US soil by Osama bin…
SoCal luxury hotel spas are taking self-care to a whole new level
Hotel spas are moving far beyond massages and facials as travelers increasingly look for wellness experiences built around recovery, mindfulness and longer-term wellbeing. Across California and the Southwest, luxury hotels are expanding traditional spa menus…
Sexy Grand Theft Auto romance triggers in-real-life ‘cheating’ scandals: ‘No way is my fiancé playing this’
Anuska Ikra is dating a player. But her beau isn’t some wannabe Romeo, wooing and doing every cutie from Soho to the Upper East Side. Instead, the Queens native is smitten with Moe, a 20-something NYC salesman, whose fondness for high-octane video games…
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on Hollywood health and mountain missions
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week’s quiz highlights Hollywood health, mountain missions — and a lot more…
Dear Abby: My husband’s antisocial behavior is making me feel trapped
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for eight years. For the most part, we are happy, but there is one thing that upsets me. He doesn’t like to have people over for social events. In fact, I can’t get him to participate in any social outing without…
Your daily coffee habit could be taking a toll on your bones, new study suggests
If you’re a woman who regularly reaches for coffee throughout the day, you may want to think twice about that next cup — or consider switching to tea. Researchers at Flinders University reported in a study published in the journal Nutrients that high coffee…
Tucker Budzyn, viral Golden Retriever sensation, dies at 8 after cancer diagnosis
Tucker Budzyn, the Michigan-based golden retriever who became one of the internet’s biggest canine stars, has died after a short battle with cancer. He was 8. Tucker’s owner, Courtney Budzyn, revealed that her beloved pooch died on Wednesday — less than a…
Americans fed up with fast-food prices are sending chains a clear message, CEO says
Checkers & Rally’s is leaning into value as Americans remain squeezed by higher everyday expenses, and the fast-food chain’s CEO says consumers’ demand for affordability has intensified over the past couple of years. The chain is offering a $4 Unbeatable Meal…
Snoop Dogg is hiring for the world’s greatest job — and it pays $10K a month
Legendary California rapper Snoop Dogg is looking to pay a lucky sweet tooth a whopping $10,000 a month just to eat ice cream. The hip-hop star’s ice cream brand, Dr. Bombay, is hiring an “international ice cream taster” to work for three months for a total…
Dear Abby: My dad hates me because of the way I look
DEAR ABBY: I am a 62-year-old man. I was born with a cleft lip and cleft palate. Growing up, I had several surgeries and much dental work to improve my appearance. I had wonderful friends who never teased me about it. Now, looking back at my childhood, I…