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International Chaos — It’s Easy For Us to Connect Dots to Biden

While in an airport restaurant during the 2020 presidential campaign, I met a chaplain who serves in the military. “I did not vote for (former President Donald) Trump in 2016,” he told me, “But I intend to do so this time.” When Trump first ran, the chaplain said, he found Trump “crass” and “obnoxious,” and felt he lacked the “temperament to be president.” So, what happened? He explained that his son, also in the military, serves in special operations where he undertakes highly secretive, extremely dangerous missions. “But my son,” he said, “feels safe ...

Hollywood Actors Union Board Approves Deal

Board members from Hollywood’s actors union voted Friday to approve the deal with studios that ended their strike after nearly four months, with the union’s leadership touting the gains made in weeks of methodical negotiations. Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists’ executive director and chief negotiator, announced at an afternoon news conference that the tentative agreement was approved with 86% of the vote. The three-year contract agreement next goes to a vote from the union’s members, who are now learning what ...

Coca-Cola Fans Love Vintage Advertising

Thanksgiving will be here soon, and while the best organizers among us may already have everything in place, most of us are probably still working through our shopping lists. Let’s see ... turkey, seasonings for stuffing, ingredients for side dishes, pumpkin pie spices -- oh, and don’t forget a six-pack of Coke! Well, that last item might not be on the menu for most Thanksgiving dinners, although this c. 1950 advertising banner, which sold for $150 at Woody Auction, shows it’s not from the company’s lack of trying. Coca-Cola is a favorite brand among collectors of ...

How Seniors Can Get Help Paying for Everyday Needs

Dear Savvy Senior, What types of programs are available to help seniors struggling with their everyday bills, and how do I go about finding them? Since I lost my husband last year, my Social Security survivor benefit is barely enough to get by on. — Searching Senior Dear Searching, I’m very sorry for your loss, but you’ll be happy to know that there are dozens of different financial assistance programs and government benefits that may be able to help you with your everyday costs. To locate these types of programs, your best resource is BenefitsCheckUp.org. This is a free, ...

Sza Leads The 2024 Grammy Nominations

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Killing her ex? That’s a bad idea. Writing “Kill Bill” and releasing her critically acclaimed sophomore album “SOS” earlier this year? That was a great one. SZA is the lead contender for the 66th Grammy Awards, with nine nominations announced Friday. “Kill Bill,” her revenge anthem cloaked in an R&B ballad, earned her nods for record of the year, song of the year, and best R&B performance. “SOS” is also up for album of the year and best progressive R&B album. The 2024 ceremony will mark the second time SZA has been nominated for record, album, and ...

Cabbage Patch Kids Make Toy Hall of Fame

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Fans have pushed the Fisher-Price Corn Popper into the National Toy Hall of Fame, elevating it from perpetual finalist to 2023 inductee, alongside baseball cards, Cabbage Patch Kids and NERF foam toys, the hall announced Friday. But Barbie’s kind-of boyfriend, Ken? He was left out, despite having a huge year and a hit song due to his portrayal by Ryan Gosling in the summer blockbuster “Barbie.” The Fisher-Price popper, a push toy that encourages babies to walk, was chosen by fans who were invited to celebrate the Toy Hall of Fame’s 25th anniversary ...