Amy Lindgren And vroom! That whoosh you just heard? It’s the sound of summer racing past. The wails, by the way, signify pretty much everyone realizing they’re not ready. From little kiddos to working stiffs to senior citizens, we all … Continued
Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc is back. So are the stars of “Wicked” and the animals of “Zootopia.” Summer may be known as sequel season, but part twos, and threes, will play big roles this fall at the movies. That goes … Continued
By Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — For Rebecca Zeitlin, packing her 5-year-old son’s school lunch is always full of surprises. Offer him a peanut butter and jelly sandwich at home and he won’t touch it. But pack … Continued
By JESSICA DAMIANO, Associated Press If you spend any time gardening, you probably understand what I mean when I say it feels good — despite the lifting, sweating and straining involved. Yes, exercise is good for our bodies, but there’s … Continued
By JOSH JACQUOT for Associated Press Buying a new car has never been more financially daunting. A 2025 analysis from Edmunds found that a record 19.3% of consumers who financed a new vehicle in the second quarter of 2025 committed … Continued
Mary Kay Riendeau began to use marijuana, alcohol, and cigarettes at only 12 after surviving several instances of sexual violence. Resources were not abundant in the 1970s, and Riendeau’s trauma response dangerously spiraled into substance abuse that lasted 23 years. … Continued