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Welshman David ‘Dai’ Richards was killed in September after an argument broke out between his friends and a group of German tourists (Picture: Wales News Service) A British dad-of-four was killed on a stag do in Prague after being hit …

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page Two helicopters have slammed into each other mid-air in, plummeting to the ground in Finland. Witnesses …

Today is Saturday, May 17, the 137th day of 2025. There are 228 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 17, 1954, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court handed down its Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka …

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s 50th birthday (we’re both men) is approaching, and I wanted to have a surprise party for him. Related Articles Dear Abby: I found these photos of his proposal to another woman Dear Abby: She wants to …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I tend to cover my mouth when I talk, especially in public places. The main reason is so that my voice is lower and won’t bother people around me. Related Articles Miss Manners: The maid of honor’s …

DEAR HARRIETTE: When I read the letter from “Day Care Woes,” in which the mother said her son can’t stop crying when dropped off at day care, I was reminded of my own experience with a child who wouldn’t stop …

Dear Eric: I have been a special education teacher for 51 years. I have never responded to any of the advice columns; however, the one from “Mom of Two” was quite disturbing. Related Articles Asking Eric: They refuse to take …

One of the many traits that set California apart from other states is the way undocumented immigrants are woven into our communities. Their economic impact is obvious, and the Golden State would be hard-pressed to keep our status as a …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nikki Reed, 37; Derek Hough, 40; Trent Reznor, 60; Craig Ferguson, 63. Happy Birthday: You’re in a high cycle; push hard, dream big and concentrate on your objectives. Show compassion, empathy and understanding, and the …

TODAY’S WORD — SOLIPSISTIC (SOLIPSISTIC: suh-lip-SIS-tik: Characterized by extreme egocentricity.) Average mark 29 words Time limit 50 minutes Can you find 44 or more words in SOLIPSISTIC? The list will be published Monday. YESTERDAY’S WORD — AMBIENT: abet ambit amen …

In 2022, after I wrote a column arguing that Joe Biden was too old to run for reelection, I had a bunch of conversations and at least one cable TV debate with Democrats who thought I was wrong. I don’t …

The most interesting moment of Monday’s labor union-sponsored interrogation of seven declared Democratic candidates for governor was their response to a question from the union representing oil refinery workers. They were asked: “As governor, would you be pragmatic to stop …

In 2022, after I wrote a column arguing that Joe Biden was too old to run for reelection, I had a bunch of conversations and at least one cable TV debate with Democrats who thought I was wrong. I don’t …

The most interesting moment of Monday’s labor union-sponsored interrogation of seven declared Democratic candidates for governor was their response to a question from the union representing oil refinery workers. They were asked: “As governor, would you be pragmatic to stop …

Dear Eric: I had a bad falling out from a very toxic job a few months ago. Since it ended, I’ve been dealing with feelings of shame and betrayal, but I’m doing what I can to clean the fallout from …

At 12:20 a.m. on Saturday, the National Weather Service issued a lake wind advisory valid between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area. The NWS Reno NV states to be ready for, “West to southwest winds …

Today is Saturday, May 17, the 137th day of 2025. There are 228 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 17, 1954, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court handed down its Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka …

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s 50th birthday (we’re both men) is approaching, and I wanted to have a surprise party for him. Related Articles Dear Abby: I found these photos of his proposal to another woman Dear Abby: She wants to …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I tend to cover my mouth when I talk, especially in public places. The main reason is so that my voice is lower and won’t bother people around me. Related Articles Miss Manners: The maid of honor’s …