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Reader sounds off on fat-shaming

Today's Sound Off is about the average American woman: Dear Heloise: Here, in this country, we have a worship and admiration of thin, young women. However, I'm 27 years old and weigh 248 pounds, which is a lot for someone who stands 5 feet, 5 inches tall. I've actually had people -- ...

Too many pets in the bed

Dear Annie: I used to be in a battle with my husband because he insisted on sleeping with our dog and cat. We had a Jack Russell terrier that used to sleep in bed with us, plus the cat. While that was fine before we had our oldest daughter, afterward it was not OK. I allowed the dog and cat ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for July 17

Is a misunderstanding costing you dollars or something more expensive? Mercury throws a gauntlet down before Jupiter, just a few hours before the moon is perfectly invisible. This pre-show to the new moon is an omen to confront money issues head on, giving them a chance at the new moon's grace ...

Today in History: July 17, Disneyland’s opening day

Today is Monday, July 17, the 198th day of 2023. There are 167 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 17, 1821, Spain ceded Florida to the United States. On this date: In 1862, during the Civil War, Congress approved the Second Confiscation Act, which declared that ...