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How to Talk to Your Family About Inheritance

How to Talk to Your Family About Inheritance

Beyond the general discomfort of talking about death, the topic of inheritance brings in a whole other set of sticky issues.
The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau’s political legacy

The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau’s political legacy

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will resign as prime minister and Liberal leader once the party chooses a successor. Trudeau, who was first elected Oct. 19, 2015, steps down after nearly a decade in power.
In freezing temperatures, swimmers in China plunge into a river for health and joy

In freezing temperatures, swimmers in China plunge into a river for health and joy

HARBIN, China (AP) — Even as the mercury dropped well below freezing, enthusiasm soared among about a dozen hardy swimmers during a daily ritual in northeast China’s “ice city” of Harbin. The swimmers trained daily throughout the year for this.
Oprah Winfrey opens 2025 with an encore. 'A New Earth' is her book club pick for a second time

Oprah Winfrey opens 2025 with an encore. 'A New Earth' is her book club pick for a second time

NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey is beginning 2025 with an old favorite. She has selected Eckhart Tolle's “A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life Purpose” for her book club, marking the first time she has chosen a publication twice.
Houseplants that don't require soil and can be displayed any which way? Look to air plants

Houseplants that don't require soil and can be displayed any which way? Look to air plants

If you’re looking for a houseplant that’s as unique as it is low-maintenance , let me introduce you to air plants, members of the Tillandsia genus in the Bromeliad family.
Doc filmmakers on how a dark chapter in music history led to 'Disco's Revenge'

Doc filmmakers on how a dark chapter in music history led to 'Disco's Revenge'

TORONTO — Disco's death was greatly exaggerated, argue the filmmakers behind "Disco's Revenge," a new documentary that aims to recapture the glory days of nightlife under the mirrorball.
In freezing temperatures, swimmers in China plunge into a river for health and joy

In freezing temperatures, swimmers in China plunge into a river for health and joy

HARBIN, China (AP) — Even as the mercury dropped below freezing, enthusiasm soared among about a dozen hardy swimmers during an annual ritual in northeast China’s ice city of Harbin. The swimmers had trained daily throughout the year for this moment.
First US bird flu death is announced in Louisiana

First US bird flu death is announced in Louisiana

NEW YORK (AP) — The first U.S. bird flu death has been reported — a person in Louisiana who had been hospitalized with severe respiratory symptoms.
Fewer than 1 in 1,000 US adolescents receive gender-affirming medications, researchers find

Fewer than 1 in 1,000 US adolescents receive gender-affirming medications, researchers find

As U.S. lawmakers debate issues around health care for transgender youth, it’s been difficult to determine the number of young people receiving gender-affirming medications , leaving room for exaggerated and false claims .
New Orleans holds 1st parade of Carnival season 5 days after deadly attack on Bourbon Street

New Orleans holds 1st parade of Carnival season 5 days after deadly attack on Bourbon Street

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Women dressed as angels, hands clasped in prayer, passed through New Orleans Monday evening to celebrate the first parade of Carnival season, just blocks from where 14 people were killed five days ago by a rampaging driver.
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