Happy 87th birthday, Justice Ginsburg

One of Joe Biden’s strongest political assets turns 87 on Sunday, and has survived numerous health scares. Her name is Ruth Bader Ginsburg, she’s been a liberal stalwart on the Supreme Court for more than 26 years, and whoever wins in November will almost certainly get to name her successor.

Objection to dress code threatens to sink cruise

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 30 years. I recently retired, and we are planning a cruise to Europe and a twomonth stay, returning on the same cruise line.

Limited mobility shouldn’t stop people from adopting pets

Hello, dear readers, and welcome back to our monthly letters column. We’re happy to report that you’ve kept our mailboxes full, so we’ll dive right in. — Pet-related topics always get a lot of mail, and a recent column about a study into the health a was no different.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

In 1781, German-born astronomer William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus. In 1865, the Confederacy approved the use of slave troops against the Union armies. In 1925, a law prohibiting the teaching of evolution went into effect in Tennessee. In 1991, the U.S. Justice Dept.

Adoptive mom writes rules for strangers with questions

DEAR ABBY: I’m an adoptive mother who has had more than my fair share of inappropriate comments directed at me and my children. They usually come from strangers or acquaintances.

Refresh your child’s diet with low-sugar options

Many families would like to reset their eating habits and focus on making healthier choices, but adults aren’t the only ones who could use a menu “refresh.” A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed children consume an unhealthy amount of added sugar every day.

Attending ex's wedding enrages couple's nephew

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have a 45-year-old nephew who married for the first time two years ago. Before that, he was engaged to a woman I’ll call Anita for two years. We assumed the reason for their breakup was she wanted children, and he did not.

Sisters with big age gap struggle to connect

DEAR HARRIETTE: There’s a pretty large age gap between my sister and me. When my mom had me, my sister was 16 years old. I have been told that when I was a baby, my sister would take care of me like I was her own. But when I turned 4, my sister joined the Air Force.

Epic’s management firm taken to court by State

Epic Charter Schools’ for-profit management company has refused to provide its financial records to the state auditor’s office, which has now asked a judge to intervene.

Man gets angry when wiferesists catering to his libido

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 30 years. I still work full time, and my husband is now retired. We have had issues during most of our marriage, mainly concerning his not getting enough sex. A couple of times a week isn’t sufficient. In the past, he looked at porn a lot.