Who’s the biggest loser? We are

One of them looks old; the other looks older. One of them faced a nomination challenge from one of his presidential appointees; the other faces continual calls to step away from the campaign. One of them sees a dystopian future; the other seems stuck in a romantic past.

In 1781, Germanborn astronomer William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus.

Partner wants to bring up idea of adoption

DEAR HARRIETTE: Adoption seems to be the only option for my seven-year marriage to work. My wife is unable to bear children due to polycystic ovary syndrome, and this has put a strain on our hopes of starting a family. We have explored various options, but adoption appears to be the most viable solution for us to fulfill our desire to become parents and strengthen our bond.

I want a Rod Stewart haircut

Awoman at the party said, 'I like your hair!' This is always nice to hear. My hair is my least endearing feature, primarily because there is not much of it. But since my husband, Peter, started cutting it, I worry a lot less.

Economy depends on immigrants

Aheadline in the Washington Post reads'The Economy Is Roaring. Immigration Is a Key Reason.' But Gallup reports, 'Immigration Surges to Top of Most Important Problem List.'

Reader wonders how to engage the mean girls

DEAR HARRIETTE: As an ordinary girl, I have recently caught the attention of the campus crush, who has started to court me. This unexpected turn of events has stirred up jealousy among the other girls, leading to an atmosphere of animosity and dislike all directed toward me. I find myself feeling overwhelmed by the negative energy and uncertain about what to do next.

Holistic approach helpful for lower back pain

Dear Doctors: I suffer from chronic back pain, and my doctor told me that the only treatment available is pain medication. Is that because the problem is with my lower back? Are there any other treatment options for this kind of chronic pain?

Martyrdom and suicide are not the same

God rest the soul of Aaron Bushnell, the 25-year-old in the Air Force who set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. 'Free Palestine,' he declared as he was dying. While he meant his death as a political protest, it was suicide. And it should not be celebrated.

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