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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Dear Annie: Not my friends’ first choice

Dear Annie: I am embarrassed to admit this at my age, but I feel like the kid left out at recess. I am in my late 40s, married with kids, a steady job and a calendar that looks full from the outside. But inside I feel lonely.
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Even the sky may not be the limit for AI data centers

SAN FRANCISCO – If the architects of the artificial intelligence boom are right, it is only a matter of time before data centers – the giant computing facilities that power AI – will float in orbit and be visible in the night sky like planets.
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A novel inspired by a real-life treasure hunt illuminates the American West

The story reads like something out of an adventure movie: a charismatic, self-mythologizing millionaire living out his dotage in Santa Fe, New Mexico, buries a bronze chest full of gold nuggets, gemstones and other valuables in a secret location. In 2010, the millionaire – whose very name, Forrest Fenn, evokes the great outdoors – self-publishes a memoir that includes a poem containing nine clues to the treasure’s location in the Rocky Mountains. For a decade, treasure hunters scale peaks and search canyons in New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Montana. At least five men die in their quests. Then, in June 2020, Fenn announces that the chest has been found in Wyoming; he dies soon after at age 90, his legacy secure.
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Chasing spice and street food in India’s Pink City

Jaipur – India’s Pink City – is a place where history, culture and vibrant colors come alive in the most magical way. From the moment you arrive, the city, with its majestic forts and bustling bazaars, envelops you in its old-world charm. Walking through the streets, you witness artisans creating exquisite block-printed fabrics and handcrafted jewelry.
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Ask the doctors: Overuse of curcumin can cause GI distress

Dear Doctors: I am a 67-year-old physically active man. I was taking turmeric three times a day for several weeks to reduce workout-related inflammation. I ended up in the hospital with an abscess and small intestine perforation. I have read excess turmeric may cause this. Please comment.
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Dear Annie: Setting boundaries with a dependent friend

Dear Annie: I previously worked with a woman, “Loretta,” who I’ve maintained a relationship with for more than 20 years. We were never close, meeting-for-lunch type friends – more of a talk-once-a-month type. However, this changed when Loretta experienced financial difficulties, a marital separation and attempted suicide.
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The 16 TV shows we’re excited for in 2026

LOS ANGELES — It’s the start of a new year and that means the kickoff of a whole new slate of television series. And while 2026 will bring plenty of those, it will also yield revivals, new seasons of beloved shows, spinoffs and long-awaited finales. Though this list isn’t exhaustive by any means, and not all dates have been announced, there’s plenty to start penciling into your calendar. ‘Star ...