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Dear Abby: Cruise companions come with one big problem: She never stops talking
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have friends who are kind, intelligent and warm. However, as we have spent more time with them, “Phyllis’” compulsive talking has become a real problem for us. She hijacks whichever one of us is sitting next to her and starts a…
LAUSD shakes up its menus — and they’re created by students
As students prepare to head back to class next week, the Los Angeles Unified School District has revealed a diverse line-up of new menu items for the upcoming school year. Some of the dishes have been created with direct inputs from student chefs while using…
Only four cities on ‘Cheeseburger Index’ had average meal below $15: report
For Americans looking for an affordable meal out, geography can make a big difference in what they pay for a cheeseburger, fries and a soda. A $15 bill is still enough to cover a cheeseburger, fries and a soda in some US cities, but not everywhere. A recent…
Bride-to-be sounds alarm after popular beauty treatment left her disfigured before the big day
A bride-to-be who wanted to look “like a princess” on her wedding day ended up looking far worse than that after a severe allergic reaction to a fake eyelash treatment. Polly Bibby, 26, an illustrator, decided to try classic eyelash extensions ahead of her…
NYC runners are outraged over changed marathon entry rule: ‘Great running tradition ruined’
They’re hot under the heels. New York City runners are hot under the heels and hateful in the comments after New York Road Runners (NYRR) announced changes to its popular 9+1 program. Previously, under the 9+1 program, if a NYRR member completed nine races…
California’s rich paying $3M to escape state for New Zealand’s Southern Alps
Some of California’s wealthiest residents are fleeing the Golden State’s punishing policies for the snow-capped Southern Alps in New Zealand. A surge of wealthy Americans, particularly Californians, are snapping up “golden visas,” where they pay at least NZ$5…
Two tiny states consume more booze than any other in the US: here’s why
As alcohol consumption continues to decrease, some states are raising a full and defiant glass in the face of sobriety. A recent poll from the World Population Review found that two small but mighty states take the lead for alcohol consumption. New Hampshire…
Cash-strapped Gen Zers are tapping retirement funds to care for their kids and parents, study says
They’re struggling to foot the Z bill. Gen Z can no longer afford to revel in the footloose and fancy-free freedom of youth, as nearly half of twenty-somethings are financially supporting both a child and a parent simultaneously, forcing most to tap into…
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on family fun and medical marvels
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 family fun, medical marvels — and a lot more. Can you…
Dear Abby: My nephew lacks survival skills. How do I get out of this stinky situation?
DEAR ABBY: I suggested to my husband that he invite his nephew “Ryan” (age 26) to stay with us. Ryan definitely needed some male direction. He was homeless, jobless and didn’t even know how to apply for a job. Ryan is not mentally challenged. He simply was…