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When trying to find a lost dog, don’t give away too much

Dear Heloise: A recent column included a letter from Mark in South Carolina. He said that the posts for lost dogs versus found dogs can be confusing. I agree that they can be. He gave suggestions about posting pictures. I agree with this only if you lost a dog. You want everyone to know what the dog looks like. Wide coverage and details will usually help the lost dog get back to its owner. However, posting too much information about a found dog may cause the dog to be claimed by someone other than the owner. It’s better to let the real owner give the finder details about the dog. ...

Today in History

Today is Monday, Oct. 6, the 279th day of 2025. There are 86 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 6, 1981, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat was shot to death by members of the Egyptian Islamic Jihad while reviewing a military parade. Also on this date: In 1927, the era of talking pictures arrived with the opening of “The Jazz Singer” starring Al Jolson, a feature film containing both silent and sound-synchronized sequences. In 1973, war erupted in the Middle East as Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israeli forces in the Sinai Peninsula and the Golan ...

Horoscope

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Freedom has its place, but today structure will carry you further. Make the plans. Follow the routine. Lean into order without worrying that it will kill spontaneity. The unexpected will arrive on its own. Your job is to give it a container. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re not always into being acknowledged. Right now, your private mood makes it seem unnecessary or even embarrassing to have too much attention on you, and you’ll keep your contributions low-key or anonymous. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Energy will come from many sources, switching like a ...

‘Disney’s Moana Live-to-Film Concert’ Oct. 14 at Penn State

UNIVERSITY PARK — Cue the rousing Oscar Award-nominated songs. A strong female lead saves the day to a live musical performance with Disney’s “Moana Live-to-Film Concert,” the North American tour. The film and music event will be Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State University, 367 Shortlidge Rd., University Park. Tickets are $39 for an adult, $14 for a University Park student, and $22 for a person 18 and younger and are available for purchase online. Avoid the $4 fee by purchasing over the phone at (814) 863-0255 or in person, weekdays from 10 ...

PCSK9i drugs are alternatives to statins

DEAR DR ROACH: In a recent column, you wrote about reducing cholesterol with the help of statins along with a PCSK9i, such as Repatha or Praluent. My question is: Are these PCSK9is at all beneficial if one cannot take statins? –– D.C.S. ANSWER: Yes, PCSK9 inhibitors are very effective at lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart attack in high-risk people. Because these drugs are given by injection and are quite expensive, they are not usually the first-line treatments. We have decades of experience using statins, so they remain the first choice for most. However, if a ...

Fault-finding friends

Dear Annie: My spouse and I have longtime friends who visit from out of town several times a year. We’ve kept up this tradition for many years, and in return we also visit them. At first, these visits were enjoyable, but lately they’ve become a source of stress. It began with small comments –– they said the guest bed wasn’t comfortable and our towels smelled odd. Wanting to be gracious, my wife bought brand-new towels before their next visit. But then they complained the new ones were too small. On their following trip, the criticism shifted to our dishes and silverware, ...