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Liz Weston: How your parents’ debt could outlive them

Liz Weston: How your parents’ debt could outlive them

Many people believe one of two common myths when a parent dies in debt, says Chicago estate planning attorney Michael Whitty. The first myth is that an adult child will become liable for their parents’ debt. The second myth is that they can’t.
Dolce&Gabbana drop animal fur starting in 2022

Dolce&Gabbana drop animal fur starting in 2022

MILAN (AP) — Dolce&Gabbana announced Monday that it would drop the use of animal fur in all its collections starting this year, and transition to eco-friendly faux fur.
Study: Those with disabilities had longer COVID hospital stays, high readmission rate

Study: Those with disabilities had longer COVID hospital stays, high readmission rate

Sandi Bell knows how difficult it can be for someone with a disability to book a vaccine appointment through an online portal, or feel confident they'll have a ride home from the clinic afterwards. The disability advocate in Brantford, Ont.
Howard Hesseman, star of 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' dies at 81

Howard Hesseman, star of 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' dies at 81

NEW YORK (AP) — Howard Hesseman, who played the radio disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on the sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati” and the actor-turned-history teacher Charlie Moore on “Head of the Class,” has died. He was 81.
Cheslie Kryst, former Miss USA, dies at 30

Cheslie Kryst, former Miss USA, dies at 30

NEW YORK (AP) — Cheslie Kryst, the 2019 winner of the Miss USA pageant and a correspondent for the entertainment news program “Extra,” has died at age 30.
Spotify to add advisories to podcasts discussing COVID-19

Spotify to add advisories to podcasts discussing COVID-19

NEW YORK (AP) — Following protests of Spotify kicked off by Neil Young over the spread of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, the music streaming service said that it will add content advisories before podcasts discussing the virus.
On a quiet weekend in theaters, 'Spider-Man' is No. 1 again

On a quiet weekend in theaters, 'Spider-Man' is No. 1 again

NEW YORK (AP) — On a chillingly quiet weekend at movie theaters, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” again topped the box office in its seventh week of release.
Asghar Farhadi's new film grapples with the idea of heroes

Asghar Farhadi's new film grapples with the idea of heroes

Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi had been thinking about the concept behind “ A Hero ” long before he started making movies. In fact, the spark came before he even knew that he’d ever make a film.
EXPLAINER: New federal law targets medical bill surprises

EXPLAINER: New federal law targets medical bill surprises

Patients worried about getting hit with an unexpected bill after emergency care gained a layer of protection this month from a new federal law.
Housework or sleep? Study says it depends when you were born

Housework or sleep? Study says it depends when you were born

When Gen Xer Amy Rottier went shopping for her young children two decades ago, she drove to a mall and browsed for what she needed.
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