Shavuot: The Jewish holiday that became all about children

For most American Jews today, Shavuot is not exactly a big-ticket holiday.

Tim Keller: Witty outsider who came to New York to stay

On the Sunday after 9/11, thousands of New Yorkers went to church, with many joining a line stretching outside the Redeemer Presbyterian services in a Hunter College auditorium.The Rev. Tim Keller asked his staff if they could manage a second service — doubling the day's attendance to 5,300.

High creatinine indicates chronic kidney disease

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: A recent blood test showed my creatinine levels are a bit high. My doctor said it's something we need to watch because that can be a symptom of chronic kidney disease. Is high creatinine really that big of a deal?

Former classmate debates helping woman find job

DEAR HARRIETTE: A woman I used to go to school with contacted me the other day and asked if I could help her secure a job at the company I work for.While normally I would be more than happy to help a former classmate, this woman was not particularly nice to me during our time in school.

Making investment in education

The Senate, House and governor have reached an agreement to make a historic investment in Oklahoma education. The package provides $500 million directly to the education funding formula.

Eagle syndrome causes sudden nerve pain

Dear Doctors: My wife has been diagnosed with something called Eagle syndrome. Not a lot of medical providers in our area treat this type of illness.

Girlfriend finds breakup-related search history

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently found out that my boyfriend has been googling breakup-related questions such as, 'how do you know when it is time to break up?' and 'how do you know if you are happy in your relationship?'

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is the 145th day of 2023.In 1787, the Constitutional Convention convened in Philadelphia. with George Washington presiding.In 1935, Jesse Owens set three track and field world records and tied a fourth at the Big Ten Championships in Ann Arbor, Mich.In 1961, President John F. Kennedy...

DO JUST ONE THING

When it comes to saving electricity at home, appliances that involve water or keeping things cold account for nearly 25% of the average household's energy use.

Friend worries about woman who wants BBL

DEAR HARRIETTE: My best friend wants to get a Brazilian butt lift, better known as a BBL. It seems like everybody is doing it these days. I did some research and saw that it's basically a form of liposuction.A lot of people get it, but it worries me.