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DEAR ABBY: My son “Ethan” is a visually impaired adult with disabilities. He’s articulate, down to earth and joyful to be around. He’s a homeowner in a nice area of town. A woman we met through the Nextdoor app bought …

Illinois is among a handful of states that mostly or completely ban consumer fireworks. We know it’s hard to tell. Pretty much every neighborhood and community has a pyro lighting up the sky and busting our eardrums with illegal fireworks …

A TikTok video featuring a Florida mother asking parents not to bring toys to the playground unless their children are willing to share recently went viral, drawing the ire of some mothers and fathers who don’t think their kids’ possessions …

We Chicagoans are used to fielding commentary about our intolerable weather from out-of-towners and nonbelieving expats. “Those winters are unbearable!” they gasp. Internally, we smirk at their misplaced hubris, knowing full well that no city summers better than Chicago. With …

One of the most sought-after free agents entering July was bought out by the Buffalo Sabres ahead of July 1 and chose to sign with the Edmonton Oilers once free agency opened. Jeff Skinner was waived by the Sabres and …

The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed veteran forward Corey Perry to a one-year deal worth up to $1.4 million, the team announced on Monday, July 1. Perry’s contract includes a base salary of $1.15 million with an additional $250,000 in potential …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Olivia Munn, 44; Andrea Barber, 48; Shawnee Smith, 55; Montel Williams, 68. Happy Birthday: Spice things up this year by taking a unique approach to improving lifestyle and romance. Stop thinking about your dreams, hopes …

Dear Eric: I’m 33 years old and my parents are in their 60s, close to retirement age. They are also full-time caregivers to my disabled younger brother. They have asked that I move back into their house to assist them, …

In 2000, fearsome Outlaws Motorcycle Club “enforcer” Randall “Madman” Miller was being sentenced to life in prison in a racketeering case that targeted numerous members of the biker gang and covered an array of horrific crimes. And U.S. District Judge …

The Toronto Maple Leafs reached an agreement with goaltender Matt Murray on Tuesday, July 2, re-signing the veteran to a new contract. The Leafs will bring back Murray on a one-year, $875,000 contract, as announced by the franchise on the …

During one of the most meaningful episodes of Dave and Jenny Marrs‘ fifth season of “Fixer to Fabulous,” Dave’s Aunt Jill and Uncle Bob entrusted the HGTV stars with renovating their new Arkansas home as they left Minnesota to be …

With their divorce finalized on July 1, 2024, former spouses Victor Webster and Shantel VanSanten, who met while filming a Hallmark Channel movie, won’t be speaking out about their broken relationship. Court documents reviewed by Heavy revealed the actors signed …

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve dedicated nearly a decade to the tech industry, diligently working for the same company. Recently, however, I’ve felt increasingly dissatisfied and unfulfilled in my role. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: I like my tech career, and …

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Today is Wednesday, July 3, the 185th day of 2024. There are 181 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 3, 1863, the pivotal three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania ended in a major …

DEAR ABBY: My son “Ethan” is a visually impaired adult with disabilities. He’s articulate, down-to-earth and joyful to be around. He’s a homeowner in a nice area of town. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: He made us feel like …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My boyfriend and I have been dating for five years, and we just graduated from college a year ago. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: Since I got pregnant, I find myself having to hold back the …

Today is Wednesday, July 3, the 185th day of 2024. There are 181 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 3, 1863, the pivotal three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania ended in a major …

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Gemini. Happy Birthday for Wednesday, July 3, 2024: You’re philosophical, authoritative and observant about your surroundings. You’re an idealist who is interested in people. …

More than 11,000 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. customers in the East Bay lost power Tuesday night as a heat wave washed over the region. Related Articles Weather | PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs: How to see if power will …

Jahlani Tavai struggled to find a role with the Detroit Lions after being selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, playing just two seasons before being waived before the start of the 2021 season. But the linebacker …

The Buffalo Bills made a series of moves to clear salary cap space this offseason and now could use some of that to lock down an offensive lineman who was considered a “question mark” in the past. The Athletic’s Tim …

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo challenged his team to stay sharp and energized through every physical and emotional moment against mighty Brazil, all the way through two scorching-hot halves of soccer and nearly another 10 minutes …

FREMONT – A pedestrian died in a hit-and-run traffic collision over the weekend in Fremont, police said. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Report: 15, 10 and 5 freeways are deadliest in California, as traffic deaths rise Crashes and Disasters …

Moon Alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Gemini. Aries (March 21-April 19) Don’t go looking for trouble, because it can easily find you. Steer clear of arguments with authority figures, siblings, relatives …

After parting ways with Klay Thompson in free agency, the Golden State Warriors are wheeling and dealing. They’re reportedly in talks to acquire Buddy Hield from the Philadelphia 76ers. Shams Charania was first with reports of trade discussions. Just In: …

OAKLAND — A week ago, the A’s were swept by the Angels in Anaheim, scoring eight total runs in the process. Back in the Bay Area, Oakland landed its own punch — and found its offense, too. Led by Lawrence …

The Rockies were on the doorstep of a rare three-game winning streak, but the majors’ worst bullpen reverted to the typical script instead. Nick Mears and Justin Lawrence combined to yield two runs in the ninth in a frame that …

ATLANTA — Angel Reese first picked up a basketball when she was 4 years old. It was her mother, also Angel, who put the ball in her hands. As Reese grew in the game, so did her dreams, but Tuesday …

As Kyle Schwarber walked over to the roped-off fan area up the third-base line, the almost orderly line of young fans bunched into a mass of waving hands extending baseballs, cards, hats and pens toward the former Cub. The balance …

The Golden State Warriors are undergoing a franchise altering offseason, after losing Klay Thompson to free agency. Will a trade for Lauri Markkanen be their next move? According to Monte Poole of NBC Sports, the Utah Jazz forward is the …

ATLANTA — Chennedy Carter’s return to Atlanta on Tuesday was accompanied by a sense of excitement. It had been nearly two years since she last played in a game against the Dream, the team that drafted her with the fourth …

Those around the Chicago area will have their eyes to the skies Thursday as towns put on dazzling fireworks displays in celebration of Independence Day. Chicago’s official fireworks show will take place a day early, on July 3, with a …

Delasol, a 33-year-old Bolivian gray titi monkey who lived at Lincoln Park Zoo, has died. She died Tuesday after her geriatric health issues worsened in recent weeks, leading zoo officials to make the decision to euthanize her. Veterinarians had been …

Draymond Green shed a few tears when he found out Klay Thompson was leaving the Golden State Warriors. Green, Thompson, and Stephen Curry formed the core of the Warriors dynasty. The trio won four titles together and established themselves as …

Hayden Birdsong’s first big-league win came in a big-time road debut Tuesday night. Sure, the rookie right-hander gave up back-to-back solo home runs, but the Giants matched that feat against the majors’ ERA leader in Reynoldo López, then they pulled …

A woman who offered psychic readings in Lake View is accused of stealing more than $70,000 from a client. Jennifer Williams, 51, pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of theft by deception of more than $10,000 in Cook County …

MOROCCO, Ind.–Standing in intermittent light rain waiting to begin a hike, I realized that meandering and poking around with the right people is my favorite part of the outdoors. The hike, part of the 75th anniversary celebration of Willow Slough …

The Los Angeles Lakers have not yet made a significant signing or trade but remain open to exploring opportunities they consider to be the “right deal.” The Lakers have been in the mix for some of the more prominent names …

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton sat down with The Draft Network’s Justin Melo for an exclusive interview on June 27 and a member of the 2024 rookie class received an unexpected shout-out. “The tight end we got [Jared Wiley] …