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Health, Lifestyles & History

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 -- ...

Today in History: July 15, Gianni Versace fatally shot in Miami Beach

Today is Saturday, July 15, the 196th day of 2023. There are 169 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 15, 1916, Boeing Co., originally known as Pacific Aero Products Co., was founded in Seattle. On this date: In 1834, the Spanish Inquisition was abolished more ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for July 15

Time marches forward like the arms of a clock, slow, steady and ever-forward. Emotions move more like water, in drips and rushes, rising to the highest points and falling to the lowest. As the moon returns home to the water sign realm of Cancer, these styles of movement will complement one ...