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‘Sopranos’ actor Vincent Pastore dead at 80

NEW YORK (AP) — Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for portraying Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on “The Sopranos,” has died. He was 80. Bob McGowan, who managed Pastore since his run on “The Sopranos,” told The Associated Press that he learned of his death Saturday from another client and actor on the show, Vincent Curatola. He said Pastore was found in his home on New York’s City Island after not being heard from for a few days. McGowan said he had been trying to reach Pastore about a possible job. “He ...

Don’t rush to claim your Social Security benefits

Dear Savvy Senior, I turn 62 early next year and plan to retire soon after. Most advice says I should wait to claim Social Security because my monthly benefit will be higher. But with all the recent news about Social Security’s financial problems, I’m wondering if taking benefits early might be the safer choice. Is there ever a good reason to claim at 62? — Ready to Retire Dear Ready, You’re definitely not alone in asking this. The latest Social Security Trustees Report projects the retirement trust fund could be depleted around 2032 if Congress doesn’t act. If that ...

Go+TV planner — Aug. 1-2

Saturday, Aug. 1 Blue Knob State Park, Imler, will present an educational program about nature symbols of Pennsylvania from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, in the Buck Hill Amphitheater. Come and see whitetail deer, brook trout, ruffed grouse and other interesting mounts. The program is ...

Mother won’t listen to request for space

Dear Annie: My mom and I have always had a weird relationship. Throughout my childhood, I always considered us close, even when she moved hours away to the other side of the state when I was in middle school. We would talk regularly, and I would go see her for summer and winter breaks. When I graduated high school, I happily made the move to live with her. Throughout the years of living with her, I started to see her true colors coming out. I learned my mom is a habitual liar, is manipulative, has cheated on everyone she’s been with, and gaslights when she has been caught in a lie or ...

Weighing muscle gain against cancer

Dear Dr. Roach: I’ll be 70 in August, and in 2012, I had prostate cancer. My prostate was removed. My PSA level was low but rose fast, so I guess it was an aggressive form of cancer. After the removal, they still found evidence of cancer, and I underwent 35 radiation treatments that were also completed in 2012. Afterward, I had two Lupron shots to keep my testosterone low. I guess it’s been very low ever since. Beginning in 2017, I have been on GLP-1 agents for diabetes, and I’m now on Mounjaro. These meds have been great; I’ve lost 50 pounds, and all my numbers are perfect. ...

Horoscope: Friday, July 31

You will be often the center of celebration, big and small. Aries (March 21-April 19) You’re testing your own limits, not trying to impress people. Your ambition is internally motivated rather than externally validated. When you do get attention for what you’re doing, the recognition will be a byproduct, not the goal. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Before you buy it, ask yourself what you’ll have to do after you own it. Store it? Clean it? Fix it? Insure it? The real cost of anything includes the time it asks from you. Money can be earned again. Time can’t. Gemini (May 21-June ...