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A&E >  Pop culture

Trump’s rush to get Scott Adams cancer drug sparks debate about access

Scott Adams, the creator of the iconic “Dilbert” comic strip, was able to call on a friend in a very high place — President Donald Trump — to intervene on his behalf get his health care provider, Kaiser of Northern California, to finally schedule an appointment so that he can receive life-extending treatment for metastasized prostate cancer.
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Ask the doctors: Readers respond

Hello, dear readers! Welcome to a bonus letters column. It is officially flu season, and it is time to get serious about flu shots. For those who are eligible, the updated COVID-19 shot also offers important protection. The vaccines are available from your doctor and at most national chain pharmacies. It’s never too late to get a flu vaccine, so we’ll be back with gentle reminders throughout the season. And now, on to your letters.
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Dear Annie: Hosting without reciprocity

Dear Annie: I have a dear friend of 49 years. She has been married for more than 50, while I only married seven years ago. She stood beside me as my matron of honor, and over the years, we have shared so many memories, laughs and life milestones together.
A&E >  Movies

Diane Ladd, multifaceted character actress, dies at 89

Diane Ladd, a prolific actress who earned Oscar nominations for her supporting roles in “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,” “Wild at Heart” and “Rambling Rose” - playing a spectrum of humanity that encompassed the tartly profane, the violently unstable and the quietly noble - died Nov. 3 at her home in Ojai, California. She was 89.
A&E >  Food

Oreo unveils Thanksgiving-inspired cookies. See flavors, when to get one.

Halloween is in the rearview mirror and Thanksgiving is now the next major holiday on the calendar. Oreo is celebrating the holiday with what the brand is calling a limited-edition test-and-learn line of flavors, called the Oreo Thanksgiving Dinner Inspired Cookies, which the brand says "reimagines classic holiday flavors in every bite."
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Dear Annie: When neighbors get loud

Dear Annie: I recently moved into a new townhome, and for the most part, I love it here. It’s quiet, cozy and exactly what I wanted for this next chapter of my life. That is, until my new neighbors moved in upstairs.
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Miss Manners: Unique name, common problem

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have an unusual, “made-up” first name. Nowadays it’s common for kids to have a uniquely spelled name, but I’m in my 60s, so it wasn’t common growing up.
News >  Travel

A sweaty, salty trip along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

The air is stuffy and hot as we slip through the door of this hut, a rush of chatter greeting us as we take our seats along a long wooden bench, not far from Silverstrand Beach, in Galway. We aren’t there long before a stranger leans over – “Where are you from?” he asks.
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Dear Anine: Happily married, but hardly intimate

Dear Annie: I’m 73, and my wife is 74. We’ve been married for 53 years and have never spent a night apart due to marital conflict. Admittedly, each of us may have spent a night or two on the couch, but my point here is that I think we’re still happily married.
News >  Home and garden

Design Recipes: The beauty of blue and green

When it comes to cool colors such as blue and green, there are various reasons why they work well together. They are both soothing colors in which their different tints, tones and shades can take on different nuisances. Dark shades of green can work well with deeper shades of blue for a smoky, luxurious feel. Lighter colors such as pale shades of blue and green work well together for a more ...
News >  Home and garden

Punch things up with pastels

Pastel colors can provide softness and neutrality to nearly any room of the home. From living spaces to dining areas and bedrooms, these soothing colors can also bring a sense of lightness and serenity. Looking for ways to infuse pastels into your home? Here are some top tips. 1. Balance with neutrals. Pair pastel colors with neutral colors such as white, cream or gray for a fresh, modern ...
A&E >  Stage

Spokane Valley Summer Theatre cancels 2026 season

The Spokane Valley Summer Theatre is canceling its 2026 season after its planned show dates could not be guaranteed by the Central Valley School District, which provides the venues for the productions.
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