Unwanted pet presence causes discomfort

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a friend, “Cindy,” who frequently brings her pet to every social gathering we have, whether it’s a dinner party, a movie night or a casual get-together.

Artistic swimming? Give me baseball

Now that Simone Biles and her teammates have bravely redeemed themselves, can we go back to ignoring gymnastics for another four years?

Most important political development

Sometimes – if you focus hard and squint at what is in front of your eyes – future years can be glimpsed in a week’s time.

The Republicans who despise Trump

The warning “I think that Donald Trump is the most grave threat we will face to our democracy in our lifetime, and potentially in American history,” comes not from Joe Biden or Kamala Harris – or any Democrat, for that matter. It comes from Cassidy Hutchinson, who served as a top aide to Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and closely observed the president from her post near the Oval Office. She is only one of many former Trump aides and advisers who now despise the former president and view his possible return to the White House with grave alarm.

Partner seeking balance in relationship

DEAR HARRIETTE: How should I handle a situation where my partner’s social media posts about our relationship make me uncomfortable? My fiance is a content creator and frequently posts about our relationship on social media, sharing personal moments and details that I’m not entirely comfortable with. He often posts intimate photos of us together, snippets of our personal conversations and even detailed accounts of our private arguments. Recently, he shared a post celebrating our anniversary with a long, emotional message that included private details about our relationship struggles and how we overcame them.

In 1821, Missouri was admitted as the 24th U.S. state.

Park outlasted expectations: Now what?

On a wet and muddy week in October 2000, more than 700 volunteers of all ages came together to build the M.T. and Helen Gholston Children’s Park at Acme Park.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Robert's Western World is known as Nashville's most authentic honky tonk and synonymous with country music. But for an hour on Sundays, no one can drink alcohol; everyone must listen to Christian music.

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