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Heartbroken sister seeks reconciliation

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Heartbroken sister seeks reconciliation

Friday, December 20, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister and I have not spoken for a few months, and I’m really heartbroken over it.We’ve always been close, but an argument has driven us apart. The fight started because she feels like I never let her finish speaking when we have conversations.

Donald Trump’s popularity is rising

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Donald Trump’s popularity is rising

Friday, December 20, 2024

Dec. 6 was a historic day. It was the first time since July 2015 – since Donald Trump entered –Americans have said they have a favorable impression of Trump than an unfavorable one.

Elizabeth Ko, M.D.

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Readers weigh in on managing temptations

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Hello, dear readers, and welcome to a bonus letters column. We recently focused on strategies for healthful eating and drinking during the holidays.Several of you had previously shared your own creative approaches, and we’re happy to pass them along.

Boyfriend overwhelmed by family at dinner

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Boyfriend overwhelmed by family at dinner

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: This Thanksgiving was an absolute disaster. I’ve been dating my boyfriend for a year, and this holiday felt like the perfect time to introduce him to my family. I was nervous because, while I love them, my family is known to be a little unconventional.

Cotler faces threats defending rights

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Cotler faces threats defending rights

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

MONTREAL – Irwin Cotler arrived at a restaurant in this city’s Mile End neighborhood in a mini motorcade of six vehicles, all of them holding Canadian security agents.

I’ll be home just in time for Christmas

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I’ll be home just in time for Christmas

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Iwill be home in time for Christmas.It’s always a little hard to leave Mexico, and leaving right before the holidays is perhaps the hardest. The giant Christmas tree just went up in front of the church last night.

Friend’s marathon stories overwhelms group

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Friend’s marathon stories overwhelms group

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: My friend recently ran her first marathon, and while we’re all super proud of her accomplishment, it has completely taken over every conversation.

Will Trump pay attention to ‘real reality’?

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Will Trump pay attention to ‘real reality’?

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Donald Trump has vowed to impose 25% tariffs on imported goods from Mexico and Canada unless, he says, those neighbors stem the flow of illegal migrants and drugs into the United States.

Elizabeth Ko, M.D.

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Curbing drinking during the holiday season

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Dear Doctors: I just turned 36, and I’m feeling the effects of drinking more than I used to. My boyfriend and I both have big families, so during this time of year, we have wall-to-wall holiday parties. Last year we did dry January, but this year we want to try a dry-ish December.

Army brat struggles to form connections

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Army brat struggles to form connections

Saturday, December 14, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: I grew up as an army brat, and while there were many positives to that experience, it also came with significant challenges that I’m still grappling with as an adult. My family moved frequently during my childhood – sometimes multiple times within a single year.