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Sunday’s History

Today is Sunday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2025. There are 346 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 19, 1937, Howard Hughes set a new transcontinental air speed record in his H-1 Racer aircraft, flying from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey, in seven hours, 28 minutes and 25 seconds. Also on this date: In 1853, Giuseppe Verdi’s opera “Il Trovatore” premiered in Rome. In 1861, Georgia became the fifth state to secede from the Union; it would join the Confederacy the following month. In 1942, a German submarine sank the Canadian liner RMS Lady Hawkins off Cape ...

Horoscope

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your thoughts matter, and processing them is important. No matter how trifling some of your worries seem to you, air them to figure out what kind of connection and support you need. Today you will share in safety -- no judgment, only care. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Gentle but clear accountability is missing from your plan. You don’t have to give up dreaming; it’s part of what makes you unique and vibrant. Instead, ask yourself: What one thing can I do to give this dream a foothold in reality? GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Plan an exciting event about 90 ...

Reader reacts to Mother’s Dementia

Dear Annie: I just wanted to say thank you for keeping an open mind. I’ve noticed that, on different occasions, readers sometimes challenge you or want to “add to” some of your answers based on their education or personal experiences. You are willing to keep an open mind and welcome the input. For that, I say, BRAVO! Of course, not all of the input is valid, and some is downright silly, but for the most part, it is good advice and, along with your answers, helps me step out of my comfort zone and rethink issues I can apply to my own life. Great job! Keep up the good work! ...

Buick’s suspension listing issue could be a ballooning problem

Dear Car Talk: The air suspension is not working on my 2010 Buick Lucerne CXL. What do you think the problem is? – Jeff Is your Buick listing, Jeff? Like the S.S. Minnow? Maybe it thinks it’s on Lake Lucerne? Listing is typically what happens when these air suspensions fail – with the passenger in the left rear seat, for instance, suddenly looking up at the passenger in the right front. This system essentially works with balloons. There’s a balloon, or rubber bladder, at each wheel. And a compressor sends air into each bladder as a firmer suspension setting is called ...

2025 is the year of the monstera

Kick-off 2025 with the addition of a monstera plant to your indoor garden. You’ll join other gardeners observing 2025 as the Year of the Monstera. Each year, the National Garden Bureau (NGB) selects and celebrates one plant in each of the following categories: annual, perennial, bulb, edible, and shrub. The plants are chosen for their popularity, easy-care nature, adaptability, diversity, and versatility. Monstera certainly meets the criteria and as NGB declared it is “the world’s most iconic indoor plant.” The large, glossy heart-shaped leaves have distinct perforations ...

Make thank-you notes trendy again

Dear Heloise: The concern over the lack of thank-you notes in today’s society is ongoing, and the solution seems elusive. Thank-you notes suffer from being categorized as old-fashioned and passe, but expressing gratitude never goes out of style. Instead of forcing, bribing and otherwise coercing people to write such notes, I recommend teaching by example. A grandparent, aunt or uncle can address a note to a grandchild, niece or nephew and thank the young person for some kindness, give apprecation for some achievement, or even share some family news. Be creative: Notes don’t have to ...