Age takes center stage

When Mitch McConnell, the Senate's 81-year-old Republican leader, recently froze up during a news conference, he triggered tremors of trepidation in both parties. If something like that were to afflict 80-year-old Joe Biden or 77-year-old Donald Trump, the whole trajectory of the campaign could be altered in an instant.

Colleagues use microaggressions against woman

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am concerned about how my co-worker is being treated by our colleagues. She is a new hire and is constantly being labeled as 'sassy' and 'aggressive' behind her back. The thing is, I have never witnessed this behavior from her. She seems nice enough — and far from aggressive.

Radon gas in homes can lead to lung cancer

Dear Doctors: Would you please address radon gas? I've spent 40 years in real estate sales here in Florida, and while radon is noted in inspections, most buyers don't realize it's dangerous. Any information about the health risks, and how to protect yourself, could help a lot of people.

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

• Operation Facelift, a program designed to help put a new coat of paint on abandoned storefronts in Clinton, got a big financial lift as a $232 check was presented by Little Caeser’s to the program as part of the new restaurant’s grand opening festivities. Store representatives Albert Delgado, Shawn Dawson and A.T. Snow were shown presenting the check to Facelift volunteers Daryl Jones, Pat Peters and Juanita Thomas.

Concerning that 'Barbie' sermon about being a woman

Hollywood worships big movie franchises, so fans can expect 'Barbie' sequels. One plot proposal quickly emerged from an unlikely source — Sister Mary Joseph Calore of the Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in St. Cresson, Pennsylvania.

Today is the 217th day of 2023 and the 46th day of summer.

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Dear Doctors: I'm a 97-year-old woman. Sometimes my blood pressure drops, and I faint. It lasts just a few seconds, because as soon as I'm prone, I wake up. I don't have any cardiac issues, and there's no pain. It's just a sudden funny feeling, then I'm out. What might be causing this?

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DEAR HARRIETTE: My son has moved back into my home after getting a divorce from his wife of one year. He is 25 years old, and I feel his marriage failed due to his misogynistic comments. Over the past couple of years, he started watching a YouTuber who has been giving him these ideas.

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