Making friends in a new city a challenge
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July 10, 2025
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Making friends in a new city a challenge

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve been looking for a fresh start for a few years. I didn’t know exactly what I needed to change, but I felt disappointment when I’d reflect on my life. One day, I decided to change my location on LinkedIn and began getting some great job offers. For a time, I’d take interviews; when I’d get offered a job, I’d get cold feet and decline.

Wife’s transformation creates new issues at home
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July 16, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my wife for 23 years. We have three kids and are in our early 40s. My wife has always struggled with her weight, but two years ago she started a plan and has been successful....
Future student wants to minimize financial burden
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
July 16, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m looking to level up in my career, and I want to pursue a master’s degree. I’m someone who does not want to accumulate too much debt, based on milestones that I see in my future. I ...
Busy wildfire season tests US fire bosses as they juggle resources to stay ahead
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By By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press 
July 16, 2026
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — It’s already been a deadly year for firefighters, and authorities have been putting resources where they can more quickly pounce on wildfires before they get out of hand and i...
Latin and country surge in the U.S. as more music is being streamed than ever before
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By By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer 
July 16, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate’s 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is bei...