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'BRING HER BACK'

Rated R for strong disturbing bloody violent content, some grisly images, graphic nudity, underage drinking and language.

What it’s about: A pair of orphaned step-siblings end up in foster care with a terrifying guardian who has plans for a dark ritual involving them.

The kid attractor factor: This bleak horror movie doesn'...Read more

DETROIT — The Michigan parents of transgender minors who rely on gender-affirming health care, such as hormones and puberty blockers, said they are living with fear as the Trump administration targets what the president calls a "dangerous trend" and what defenders call "life-saving" care.

At least nine Michigan facilities now offer gender-...Read more

Q. My children’s father and I parent differently. He’s laid back, I like a schedule. He likes to eat in front of the TV, I make the kids eat at the table. He hired a helper to clean the house, I am trying to teach the kids responsibility, so they have age-appropriate chores. Our children are 11, 9, and 6. They are gravitating to dad’s ...Read more

I couldn't get into spring cleaning this year. I couldn't get into fall, winter or summer cleaning either.

My housekeeping may be slipping. There was a time when I cleaned the entire house from top to bottom every week. Now I just write "SEND HELP" in the dust on my desk.

When people come over, see that and ask if everything is all right, I ...Read more

In "The Lost Diary of Mary Magdalene," Johnny Teague brings to life the hidden thoughts and emotions of one of history’s most misunderstood figures.

The story begins with an archaeologist, Giuseppe Campise, stumbling upon a clay pot containing Mary Magdalene’s personal diary in the ruins of Magdala. What should have been a groundbreaking ...Read more

Mac Cheek's dad died of a heart attack at age 56. So as Mac neared that age, he took precautions.

He regularly saw a doctor in his hometown of Greensboro, North Carolina. He knew his cholesterol and blood pressure numbers and took medication to keep them in safe ranges. He enjoyed not only his 57th birthday but also his 60th and 65th.

Then ...Read more

Given their long gestation time, it’s stunning how some novels feel preordained to speak to the moment in which they’re published. "A Town with Half the Lights On" by Page Getz truly is one such book. Which is ironic given that it takes place in 2003, but the quirky, engaging and often maddening town portrayed in the book — Goodnight, ...Read more

It’s been said that “To love is to suffer. To avoid suffering one must not love. But then one suffers from not loving.” Truer words have never been spoken.

This is the essence of Joanne Sherry Mitchell’s latest collection of contemporary poetry, "The Pain We Call Love," in which Mitchell digs into the harsh realities of love.

Love is ...Read more

The first chest pain hit Heather Bardeleben as she pored over a spreadsheet while working late into the evening at her suburban Chicago home.

When her husband, Bill Bardeleben, suggested she lie down, she brushed off the pain with "I'll be fine."

But throughout the evening and night, Heather noticed her arms felt heavy. Meanwhile, the pulse ...Read more

Kathleen Somers’ "Barely Visible: Mothering a Son Through His Misunderstood Autism" is a deeply moving memoir that chronicles one mother’s emotional journey through grief, motherhood and the challenges of raising a neurodivergent child. With unflinching honesty, Somers invites readers into the most intimate corners of her life, offering a ...Read more

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Two of downtown Fort Lauderdale’s newest residents enjoyed a sunny stroll on the Riverwalk. The weather was warm, neighbors walked their dogs and downtown’s many construction sites boomed with noise.

None of the hubbub seemed to bother Jade and Journey. They’re 5-week-old twin sisters who napped peacefully as ...Read more

'FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES'

Rated R for strong violent/grisly accidents, and language.

What it’s about: The sixth installment in the 25-year-old franchise sees an extended family plagued by freak accidents because their ancestors escaped a disaster decades earlier.

The kid attractor factor: There might be appeal for teens who enjoy ...Read more

Q. I need advice. When I met my ex-boyfriend, he said he was divorced, but I found out that he wasn’t divorced, only separated. He said he was going back for the kids; he has two. But he also wanted to continue to see me. I told him to make up his mind. He chose his wife. Now, there’s an even bigger problem. I found out I am pregnant with a ...Read more

I have come to the realization that I do not have the time nor patience for all the high-tech innovations designed to make my life more marvelous. I have all the marvelous I can handle right now.

This morning, I replaced a burned-out kitchen light bulb. It was 9:16 when I started the process. Replacing the old bulb took less than a minute, ...Read more

Joanne Henning’s "Deceptive Images" is a beautifully crafted novel that blends romance, self-discovery and artistic passion into a compelling narrative. Set against the backdrop of the dance world, the story follows Rosa, a determined and talented woman navigating the complexities of her career, relationships and personal growth.

Henning’s ...Read more