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DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married for 49 years. Of course, we’ve had our ups and downs. My husband, “Sid,” said he was joking at the store the other day. When I talk, I gesture with my hands. A woman was …

The Trump administration’s recent announcement that acetaminophen, the active ingredient of Tylenol, is a major cause of autism when taken during pregnancy sent chills down my spine. Researchers who study autism quickly responded by pointing out that the best studies …

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: The federal government is shut down after lawmakers failed to pass a spending bill. We explain what that could mean for Chicago and the rest of the state. 🗞️ Plus: President Donald Trump says …

At a time when superheroes and sci-fi franchises dominate movie screens and streaming mini-series have grabbed many of the best actors and directors, it’s not surprising that many people are looking yearningly back at the golden age of Hollywood. Among …

REDS AT DODGERS When: Wednesday, 6:08 p.m. Where: Dodger Stadium TV: ESPN, 570 AM THE LINEUPS Here is the Dodgers’ starting lineup for tonight … #Dodgers look to close it out in Game 2 pic.twitter.com/kAWwrhC24B — Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) October 1, 2025 and …

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS NEW YORK (AP) — As uncertainty deepens amid the U.S. government’s first shutdown in almost seven years, the gold frenzy continues to climb to new heights. Related Articles FACT FOCUS: Democrats did not shut down the government …

`Justin Wayne Halstenberg was sentenced to 16 to life in state prison on Wednesday, Oct. 1, for setting the Line fire in Highland in September 2024 — a blaze that damaged six structures, injured six firefighters and burned 44,000 acres. …

By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER ROYAL OAK, Mich. (AP) — The sacred bones of a much-loved French Carmelite nun began a tour of the U.S. on Wednesday at a suburban Detroit parish named in her honor. Related Articles New study adds to …

Cori Close huddled her team at center court in the Mo Ostin Basketball Center as practice trickled toward a finish. The UCLA women’s basketball’s head coach, who is in her 14th season leading the Bruins, knows she likely has her …

CineVita, the 15,000-square-foot Belgian spiegeltent at Hollywood Park next to SoFi Stadium, is gearing up for a busy season with back-to-back immersive shows. The venue will host Tarantino Live from Oct. 3 – Nov. 16, followed by the world premiere …

By MARCIA DUNN CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Scientists have uncovered new types of organics in icy geysers spouting from Saturn’s moon Enceladus, bolstering the likelihood that the ocean world may harbor conditions suitable for life. Their findings, reported Wednesday, …

Nine Inch Nails is extending their Peel It Back Tour into 2026, announcing a new North American leg that begins Feb. 5 in New Orleans and wraps March 16 in Sacramento. The run will include a stop in Southern California …

By JOE REEDY CLEVELAND (AP) — Brayan Rocchio and Bo Naylor homered during a five-run eighth inning and the Cleveland Guardians evened their AL Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers with a 6-1 victory in Game 2 on Wednesday. …

Yosemite and other national parks across California and the rest of the United States remained open Wednesday, the first day of the federal government shutdown, but with limited services, staff and programs. Under a contingency plan released by the Trump …

Given a report Tuesday that Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban probably had a prenuptial agreement, it’s not likely that the in-demand Hollywood star will have to give up much of her vast fortune, which was revealed in divorce documents to …