WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Israel and Jordan this week as Israel's war in Gaza and international criticism of it intensify, the State Department said.

Woman drinks soy milk to ease hot flashes

Dear Doctors: I am a 51-year-old woman, and I eat a very good diet and exercise six days a week. When I went into menopause, I got hot flashes. Drinking a cup or two of unsweetened soy milk each day helps a lot. Is that safe?

Reader wants information about father’s family

DEAR HARRIETTE: Growing up, I was raised by my mother in a singleparent household after my father passed away when I was a baby. Now that I am older, I have a desire to find my father's side of the family. I am concerned that this may cause some issues or bring up past hurt for my mother. My mother never spoke much about my father's side of the family, which always left a void in my heart. I think it is important to tell my mom what I am doing, but I don't want this to cause any problems between us. Can you please help me with this situation? — Finding Myself DEAR FINDING MYSELF: You have every right to learn about your father's family. Your mother may be uncomfortable about the idea at first, but it is OK to let her know your intentions. Thank your mother for all that she has done to care for you for your whole life. Point out how hard it may have been at times, especially since your father passed away so early in your life. Tell her that you are curious about him and his family, and you want her help in learning about them and finding them. Listen to her thoughts on the subject. Find out if she knows how to reach any of his people. Probe to learn their names and any other clues about them. Do your research to put the pieces together. Also, ask her why she didn't maintain a relationship with them. There may be good reasons why she has kept her distance. Learn what you can, and proceed with caution.

Here's a preview of Thursday's CDN

- Jech, Bridges study school insurance

- Clinton Ice continues to grow

- Archery team keeps hitting mark

- Clinton looks to rebound against Woodward

- Local, state, national news, sports and more

Education funding has continued to be a focus of state lawmakers even after the conclusion of this year’s legislative session and it continues to be the focus of Dist. 26 Sen. Darcy Jech who held a joint interim study in the Education Committee last week alongside Rep. Rhonda Baker to evaluate the rising costs of school insurance rates, something felt across the state including here in Clinton.

Clinton Ice continues to grow

Clinton Ice is once again expanding its footprint in Clinton with the addition of a new storage facility and plans for the construction of a new freezer building for its plant located at 3750 Custer Ave. in Clinton.

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