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Horoscope for Saturday, April 27, 2024

By Georgia Nicols

Dear Abby

Dear Abby: Boyfriend’s living with other woman — in my apartment

Reader still hopes to make the relationship work as she watches her man fall for someone else under her own roof.

By Abigail Van Buren

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Friday, April 26, 2024

By Georgia Nicols

Dear Abby

Dear Abby: Daughters dislike that I get alimony from their father

They have abandoned their mom and say relationship won’t resume until she stops ‘taking the money’ from her alcoholic ex.

By Abigail Van Buren

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Thursday, April 25, 2024

By Georgia Nicols

Drinks That Do More. A can of Celsius, a fitness drink that is supposed to accelerate metabolism and burn body fat, is shown on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in New York. The frenzy of functional beverages – drinks designed to do more than just taste good or hydrate - has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Eat Well

With 'functional' beverages, brands rush to quench a thirst for drinks that do more than just taste good

Nutritionists say the general trend of consumers seeking out healthier beverages is a good one. But experts also say people should be cautious and read ingredient labels.

By Associated Press

Dear Abby

Dear Abby: Couple’s noisy canoodling bugs the neighbors

Funny at first, the racket during their many intimate moments now disturbs people and keeps them up at night.

By Abigail Van Buren

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Wednesday, April 24, 2024

By Georgia Nicols

Dear Abby

Dear Abby: I wasn’t supposed to see my sister’s texts complaining about me

During a tense vacation together, it turns out she was writing to someone about her sibling’s ‘B.S.’

By Abigail Van Buren

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Tuesday, April 23, 2024

By Georgia Nicols

Environment

Here's how some Chicagoans are taking an eco-friendly approach to funerals

About 60% of people are interested in exploring green funeral options, more than ever before.

By David Struett

Dear Abby

Dear Abby: Grieving friend accuses me of having affair with her husband

How do you treat someone who is in pain but also making untrue and insulting allegations?

By Abigail Van Buren

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Monday, April 22, 2024

By Georgia Nicols

Dear Abby

Dear Abby: I gave my keepsake ring to friend who now claims it was hers all along

She accepted the jewelry from her longtime BFF to provide strength during her cancer battle, but that turned out to be a lie as well.

By Abigail Van Buren

A child with dirty hands hands lemonade to a buyer.

Someone in Chicago

Someone in Chicago wants to support lemonade stands but shuns germs

Young entrepreneurs and supportive patrons can meet each other halfway on this. Here are some thoughts on how to do that.

By Ismael Pérez

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Sunday, April 21, 2024

By Georgia Nicols

Dear Abby

Dear Abby: Decades after their ugly divorce, my parents still keep bringing it up

Dad just disclosed an intimate detail that could prolong the blame game over the breakup.

By Abigail Van Buren

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Saturday, April 20, 2024

By Georgia Nicols

Dear Abby

Dear Abby: Groom worries about tattooed cousin at his wedding

He fears the free-spirited guest, with her ink and underarm hair, will steal focus from the bride and draw ridicule.

By Abigail Van Buren

Horoscopes

Horoscope for Friday, April 19, 2024

By Georgia Nicols