I came to the conclusion, much to my horror, that I never appear to have mentioned my long-time friend and old journalism colleague Edward Mason “Ted” Anthony IV in the “Roots & Branches” column. Which is a shame on so many levels since even back when he was a somewhat ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The U.S. warned the transitional council in charge of Haiti against making changes to the troubled country’s government late Wednesday, as pressure mounts for the unelected body to move toward elections for the first time in a decade. In a statement posted on X, ...

The debate over children and social media is often framed as a question of parental control or technological inevitability. It should not be. At its core, this is a moral question about what kind of society we are shaping, what we choose to protect, and what we are willing to sacrifice in the ...

You invest energy where it matters, say yes to what nourishes you and build a sense of contentment that doesn’t depend on constant change. Aries (March 21-April 19) Nonstop motion isn’t necessarily productivity. Don’t confuse activity with effectiveness. Give yourself the time to think ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 80-year-old man in reasonably good health. The only medications that I take are Eliquis for atrial fibrillation, omeprazole for gastroesophageal reflux disease, and terazosin and finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia. I exercise and remain active and ...

Dear Annie: I am struggling with what to do about one of my very best friends who is basically family to me at this point. Throughout our friendship, I have noticed that she does not say “thank you” very often. This includes when a gift is given to her or even when a customer purchases ...