DEAR JOAN: I’m used to the squawking of Steller’s jays, but one regular visitor to our yard mimics the cry of hawks in our area. Have you ever heard of this? Any explanation? — Gary Summers, Walnut Creek DEAR GARY: Steller’s jays are more than a little bit devious, using their ability to mimic hawk calls to…
The high mortgage rates dashing your dreams of homeownership appear to be moving. So whether buying a first home, splurging on a vacation getaway, or refinancing your current nest, keep an eye on what the Federal Reserve does next week. Even though the Fed doesn’t control the nation’s mortgage rates, it does set them in…
Hollywood divorces are never quiet, but the split between Dean McDermott and Tori Spelling continues to churn out headline-worthy revelations. Newly filed court documents not only shed light on the former couple’s mounting financial troubles but also reveal startling details about Spelling’s income and McDermott’s debt struggles, painting a raw portrait of life after nearly…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reached a deal worth about $17 billion with EchoStar for spectrum licenses that it will use to beef up its Starlink satellite network. The deal for EchoStar’s AWS-4 and H-block spectrum licenses includes up to $8.5 billion in cash and up to $8.5 billion in SpaceX stock. SpaceX will make approximately…
With COVID cases surging across California at levels not seen since a year ago, and the fall respiratory virus season approaching, access to vaccines may be more limited. The virus is no longer the menace that five years ago unleashed a pandemic, caused a million U.S. deaths and spurred government mask mandates and gathering restrictions….
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What happens when you sit down with every person you’ve ever been romantic with? Comedic actor and writer Miriam Katz is about to answer that question with “The Ex Appeal Podcast,” a daring new show launching September 21, 2025. Equal parts comedy, heartbreak, and taboo-smashing honesty, the podcast series promises to be one of the…
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DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband is extremely passive-aggressive. He refuses to speak up for basic things at his work, yet he snipes at me about every little thing at home. He constantly curses under his breath about how somebody did him wrong, but when it’s time to speak up and defend himself, he’s quiet as a…
The auto industry is under a microscope thanks to the 25% universal tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed earlier this year. Since then, the President has negotiated side deals with a handful of countries, including the U.K., Japan, and the EU, that lowered those auto tariffs to more palatable levels. The stated reason for the…