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ARIES (March 21-April 19). There are people who, for whatever reason, are intimidating but don’t mean to be. Then there are people who either secretly or overtly have an intent to overpower. Remind yourself that you have the final say. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It’s a day for cleaning, building, fixing or growing things. You’re inspired by those with a similar work ethic (see Capricorn and Virgo), and teaming up benefits your productivity exponentially. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s frustrating that you don’t have more time to focus on your projects, but the progress ...

Today in History

Today is Monday, March 10, the 69th day of 2025. There are 296 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 10, 1959, thousands of Tibetans rebelled against occupying Chinese forces, surrounding the Dalai Lama’s palace to protect him from potential harm. Fierce fighting between Tibetans and Chinese forces ensued in the following days, causing the Dalai Lama to flee Tibet for India, where he remains in exile today. Also on this date: In 1496, Christopher Columbus concluded his second visit to the Western Hemisphere as he left Hispaniola for Spain. In 1864, President ...

Officials urge Pa. to prepare for REAL ID

From Staff reports PHILADELPHIA — With just two months remaining until the May 7 federal REAL ID enforcement deadline, officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Philadelphia International Airport, the American Automobile Association (AAA), and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are encouraging Pennsylvanians to prepare now to ensure they can fly domestically without disruptions. These efforts reflect the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to ensuring residents have the information and opportunities they need to comply with the ...

For whom the Zelle tolls

its in the final days of the Biden administration was the complaint against Zelle, the popular money transfer network. The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau argued that, despite Zelle’s service being free, the network’s users were being ripped off. Now that the Trump administration has all but closed the CFPB down, this is the first of many lingering lawsuits that should be tossed out. In its short, inglorious history, the CFPB harassed businesses with hundreds of millions of dollars of frivolous complaints that enriched trial lawyers, while doing nothing of consequence to ...

Today in History

Today is Monday, March 3, the 62nd day of 2025. There are 303 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 3, 1991, motorist Rodney King was severely beaten by Los Angeles police officers after a high-speed chase; amateur video that captured the horrific scene aired on local news that evening, sparking public outrage. Also on this date: In 1849, Congress established the U.S. Department of the Interior. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed the act creating the National Academy of Sciences. In 1887, Anne Sullivan began teaching 6-year-old blind-deaf Helen Keller. In ...

Not making excuses anymore

Dear Annie: My husband pouts and refuses to come with me when I visit our kids and grandkids, choosing instead to stay home watching TV and playing on his computer. I used to make excuses for him –– saying he was busy or doing chores –– but now I just tell the truth: “Grandpa’s crabby and staying home.” His father used to fake stomachaches and headaches to get out of things, and now he’s doing the same. When he started that routine with me a few weeks ago, I called him out: “I understand you don’t want to go, but I won’t accept you lying about it. Either get ...