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Horoscope-Aug. 9, 2026

Sunday, Aug. 9 You’ll lead with heart, uniqueness and a spark of whimsy that brings scattered fragments of life together in a gorgeous picture. Aries (March 21-April 19) To be alive is different than to feel alive. Make a plan to put yourself in the path of this feeling very soon. Taurus (April 20-May 20) It’s the practical fixes that improve things. For instance, just a few minutes in sunshine and nature will restore vitality. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Silence isn’t necessarily golden today. Don’t mistake neutrality or lack of resistance for active support. Cancer ...

Suspicion of post-infectious IBS requires evaluation

Ask the Doctors Dr. Eve Glazer and Dr. Elizabeth Ko Dear Doctors: Almost a year after a bout of the stomach flu, I am still having abdominal discomfort. A stool sample test came back normal, but my doctor says I should go see a GI specialist. He thinks the stomach flu gave me IBS. Is that possible? How should I approach getting a diagnosis? Dear Reader: It’s not unusual for digestive symptoms to continue for several weeks after contracting the stomach flu. While the original infection has run its course, the digestive system may need more time to recover. This can affect how food ...

Teen wonders if summer romance can survive distance

Dear Annie Annie Lane Dear Annie: I am 16 and met a girl while visiting relatives over summer break. We spent almost every day together, and I felt closer to her than I have ever felt to anyone. By the end of the summer, we both admitted that we had fallen in love. The problem is that she lives on the opposite coast. Since coming home, we text constantly and talk on the phone whenever we can. We keep saying we will make it work, but school, sports, the time difference and our families make it hard. Neither of us can travel often, and we may not see each other again for months. My ...

Perseid meteor shower expected to peak early Thursday morning

Stargazers Dennis Mammana August has become one of my favorite months for several reasons. For one thing, the Milky Way appears to arch beautifully overhead after dark. Another thing: I get to watch one of the two best meteor showers of the year as it reaches its peak this month. I’m referring, of course, to the famous Perseid meteor shower. It’s been a couple of years since we’ve had a Perseid display without interference from bright moonlight, so I’m especially looking forward to this one. The Perseid shower occurs each August when the Earth slams into dusty debris ...

House of the week-Tealwood

The Tealwood proves that exceptional home design doesn’t require an oversized footprint. Designed for small lots while maximizing every square foot, this attractive one-story house plan measures just 47 feet by 50 feet, making it an excellent choice for homeowners seeking an efficient primary residence, a comfortable vacation house, or a low-maintenance retirement home. Its compact, nearly square footprint also reduces unnecessary exterior wall area, contributing to improved energy efficiency and helping lower heating and cooling costs throughout the year. A welcoming covered ...

German genealogy guides ‘essentially’ helpful

Roots & Branches By James Beidler Less than two years ago, well-known German genealogy researcher Andrea Bentschneider launched the German Genealogy Collective with the goal of matching up people with German-speaking ancestry to the presentations, virtual get-togethers and resources that might help them solve their family history brick walls. She recently has been promoting her series of what she calls “German Genealogy Essentials Research Guides,” including several about the massive Germany-based website Compgen.de, which has a number of features that are helping to those ...