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Woman embarrassed to share news of pregnancy

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Woman embarrassed to share news of pregnancy

Friday, October 28, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I found out that I was pregnant about three months ago. This will be my first child, and I'm extremely happy about it.

Classroom litter boxes, other myths

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Classroom litter boxes, other myths

Thursday, October 27, 2022

This just in: Regardless of what your ex-wife’s hairdresser’s brother-in-law says, there’s not a single documented instance of a school district anywhere in the United States installing litter boxes in bathrooms to accommodate students identifying as “furries” and wearing cat costumes to school.

DO JUST ONE THING

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DO JUST ONE THING

Thursday, October 27, 2022

With billions of face masks going into landfills every year, you might wonder if they're recyclable. The good news is, yes, they are.

Parents’ divorce distresses grown daughter

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Parents’ divorce distresses grown daughter

Thursday, October 27, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: My girlfriend's parents are getting a divorce after 25 years of marriage, and she's taking it pretty hard. To be completely honest, I didn't really think it would be a big deal for her.

Midterm elections: Bettors beware

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Midterm elections: Bettors beware

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Next month’s 469 midterm congressional elections pit Republican candidates against Democrats in a vital struggle for control of Capitol Hill.

Ultraprocessed foods engineered to target people’s reward centers

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Ultraprocessed foods engineered to target people’s reward centers

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Dear Doctors: Why is ditching junk food so hard? I know I should have an apple instead of a doughnut, but when I crave a snack, I don't reach for the fruit bowl. Making and then breaking the promise to eat healthy makes me feel like a failure.How can a junk food addict like me get back on track?

Employee questions future of start-up

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Employee questions future of start-up

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am working for a startup that demonstrated a lot of promise a couple of years ago, but things have changed of late. I still have my job, and my boss continues to say that everything is fine and the company isn't going anywhere. But I see a different story.

Friend grows envious of successful project

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Friend grows envious of successful project

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: A friend of mine has always acted weird towards me. On one hand, she tries to be my close friend. On the other, she always needs to be in the spotlight. I'm a much quieter person, and she likes it when I'm in the background.

The great state of Illinois costume

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The great state of Illinois costume

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Afew weeks before Halloween and many years ago, when I was still married to my former husband, he and I and a couple we knew all decided we would celebrate Halloween dressed as the Midwest. At the time, it seemed like a clever idea.

Taking look at center of the story

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Taking look at center of the story

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

When the congressional committee investigating the coup attempt at the United States Capitol issued a subpoena for Donald Trump, Chairman Bennie Thompson justified the decision by saying, “He is the one person at the center of the story of what happened on Jan. 6.