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.

Metabolic syndrome is preventable and reversible

Dear Doctors: When you talk about metabolic syndrome, diabetes always gets mentioned. I don’t have diabetes, but my doctor says my lab tests show I do have metabolic syndrome. Can you have that even if you don’t have diabetes? Is there a cure?

Relief coming to a grocery store near you

I’ve long sought ways to help Oklahomans secure healthy, nutritious food at a price they can afford. That’s why I’m so excited for the grocery tax cut to take effect later this month.

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.

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.

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.

Sister should pay her share of expenses

DEAR HARRIETTE: My younger sister and I are planning on taking a vacation together, and she expects me to pay for her portion of the trip. She is 22 years old, and I am 30. While I want to spend quality time with her and make this trip memorable, I feel it’s unfair for me to bear the entire financial burden. My sister is currently working part-time and still in college, while I have a stable job and a steady income. However, I believe she should contribute to the expenses in some way, even if it’s a smaller portion.

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