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Health, Lifestyles & History

Ensuring your safety in the winter

Dear Heloise: I have seen tips for a winter kit to keep in your car in case you get stuck. May I add another important item? I would keep a large candle about the size of a coffee can and something to light it with in your car. You would be surprised how much heat it will put out in a closed ...

Today in History: December 7, Japan attacks Pearl Harbor

Today is Saturday, Dec. 7, the 342nd day of 2024. There are 24 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 7, 1941, the Empire of Japan launched an air raid on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, killing more than 2,300 Americans. The United States declared war against Japan ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for Dec. 7

A day after Mars goes into retrograde, Neptune lofts a message of hope, turning direct. Do not accept other people's definition of you as your own. Do not accept other people's version of the story as the only one. Take control of your own narrative to whatever degree you can and you'll find ...

Is love enough when trust feels lost?

Dear Annie: I've been with my spouse for nine years. Lately, I feel he's so distant, and I can't help but be bothered by it. About a year ago, everything changed. He started hiding his phone, being secretive with his friends, had multiple social media accounts, etc. I've had a gut feeling ...

Make a difference in someone’s life

Dear Heloise: We are in the middle of the holiday season and are closing in on a new year. Maybe this is as good a time as any to make amends where it needs to be made, help someone less fortunate, or adopt a homeless animal from the shelters or one who lives on the street. Let's stop and put ...

Today in History: December 6, 13th Amendment ratified, abolishing slavery

Today is Friday, Dec. 6, the 341st day of 2024. There are 25 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, abolishing slavery, was ratified as Georgia became the 27th state to endorse it. Also on this date: In 1907, the worst ...