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Health, Lifestyles & History

Today in History: November 9, Berlin Wall falls after 28 years

Today is Saturday, Nov. 9, the 314th day of 2024. There are 52 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 9, 1989, communist East Germany threw open its borders, allowing citizens to travel freely to the West for the first time in decades. Also on this date: In 1906, Theodore ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for Nov. 9

"Every teacher of morals, every corrupt politician, every superstar, every supreme leader, every saint and sinner in the history of our species, lived there on a mote of dust, suspended in a sunbeam. .... Think of the rivers of blood spilled by all those generals and emperors so that in glory ...

Am I to blame for my in-laws’ family drift?

Dear Annie: I find myself questioning everything. I grew up in a very dysfunctional home. I have known this since I was 13, living on the streets and trying to figure out life. As an adult, my goal has been to not push my childhood trauma onto my relationships. I have been married to my ...

It’s time to prepare Christmas cards

Dear Heloise: It's time to think about Christmas cards. I don't send many, but I buy cards from UNICEF and museum gift shops. The money goes to these organizations to use as they see fit. They all have distinctive gifts like scarves and jewelry, too. Check them out online. Items come in nice ...

Today in History: November 8, Florida election recount begins

Today is Friday, Nov. 8, the 313th day of 2024. There are 53 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 8, 2000, a statewide recount began in Florida, which emerged as critical in deciding the winner of the 2000 presidential election. The recount would officially end on Dec. 12 upon ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for Nov. 8

If the prevailing squares have something to teach, it's that arrogance is just fear wearing a clever disguise. While it's typical to feel offended or disrespected by a high-handed approach, to see through the bluff provides more opportunity. This behavior is an opening to shake things up and ...