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Health, Lifestyles & History

Horoscopes by Holiday for Sept. 23

On the first full day of Libra season, the chatty Gemini moon aligns with lucky Jupiter, portending the kinds of conversations that spark partnerships. Connections will be made in the style of a zipper, one notch at a time. Avoid rushing ahead or trying to fit too much information, conversation ...

The bra dilemma: Balancing personal comfort with social expectations

Dear Annie: It's been seven years now that I've engaged in this personal yet somewhat controversial choice, and I still can't help but wonder -- am I crossing a line in certain settings, or is this just my anxiety playing tricks on me again, amplifying what might be nothing more than mundane ...

Taking preventative measures against sun exposure is essential

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question about suntanning. First off, I want to say that I get yearly skin cancer checks, love the sun, and hardly ever use suntan lotion. I monitor my time outside, so as not to get a sunburn. I see warnings about certain days being high ultraviolet (UV) days. Are they ...

Cellphones distract kids at school

Dear Heloise: I am responding to the letter from M.W., who complained about our educational system: The biggest problem I have with my students are cellphones. I really believe that cellphones aren't needed in a classroom during school hours. If there is an emergency at home, parents can ...

Today in History: September 21, Nairobi shopping mall attack

Today is Saturday, Sept. 21, the 265th day of 2024. There are 101 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 21, 2013, an attack by armed militants in the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya left 67 people dead and hundreds injured. Also on this date: In 1792, the National ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for Sept. 21

On this United Nations Day of International Peace, Venus squares Jupiter, highlighting what needs work. The hot emotions that run counter to peaceful aims can seem inextinguishable, but they can be contained. A ritual can help. Ritual is like a kettle, containing the boiling water for tea. Were ...