Telling a story will never get old

It takes a long time to write a book.Actually, writing a book does not take that long. Getting a book sold and edited and published takes far more time than I imagined.

The reason why Trump is failing

Donald Trump has called 2025 “the greatest first year” of any president, but a majority of Americans strongly disagree: In the latest CNN poll, 58% describe that year as a “failure.”To hardcore MAGA loyalists, the president can do no wrong. But rabid Red Hats account for only about 35% of Americans.

Tinnitus may be connected to TMD

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: The left side of my jaw used to click when I chewed. It was odd, but it didn’t bother me. Then one day last year, I couldn’t fully open my mouth. I got diagnosed with TMJ and got treatment. It fixed my jaw, but now I have tinnitus in my left ear. Is this connected?

Long-distance dad wants better relationship

DEAR HARRIETTE: I became a dad at a young age. I had my first daughter at 18 and my second when I was 22. When their mom and I broke up, the three of them moved out of state, so I’ve been a longdistance parent to my daughters for about six years now.

Minnesota and the battle to cripple ICE

You’ve seen videos of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers struggling to apprehend illegal immigrants in Minneapolis and elsewhere around the country. Many of those immigrants have criminal records.

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1901, Britain’s Queen Victoria died at age 81, after a then-record 63-year reign.In 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its landmark ruling in the Roe v. Wade case, legalizing elective abortion nationwide.In 1997, Madeleine Albright was confirmed by the Senate as the first female U.S.

DO JUST ONE THING

• It’s a pretty basic eco-fact that planting a tree is one of the best ways to give back to the Earth and beautify your property. But trees can be expensive, and nothing is worse than a living investment that ends up dying in the first year you plant it.

Former overeater still buying too many treats

DEAR HARRIETTE: For years, I used food as a coping mechanism. Whenever I was sad, stressed or heartbroken, I would overeat. I worked hard to break that habit, and I’m proud to say I have a much healthier relationship with food now.

Things are heating up in the Arctic

Donald Trump and his top lieutenants believe there is no such thing as climate change. Donald Trump and his top lieutenants are worried sick about how the melting of the Arctic polar ice cap is opening a new Northwest Passage, which is a developing national-security threat.

Repair your gut slowly with whole foods

Dear Doctors: I had to take antibiotics recently, and I want to help my gut microbiome recover. My doctor said instead of taking probiotics, I should eat a lot of high-fiber foods. I was surprised when she said using herbs and spices can also help gut diversity. I would like to know more about this.