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Skating on ‘Wild’ Ice in Alaska
When a two-week, high-pressure window of cold, clear weather froze lakes south of Anchorage, adventurous skaters, including our writer, were ready.
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How Flight Attendants Fought Back Against Sexism in the Airline Industry
Decades ago, “stewardesses” earned less than men, couldn’t get married or gain weight, and had to retire at 32. A key figure in a landmark lawsuit looks back at a not-so-golden era.
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Tom Sietsema’s 5 favorite places to eat in February
Our food critic’s favorite restaurants for February include a Chinese storefront in Maryland and a meatless Vietnamese mom and pop in Virginia.
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Why skipping your dog’s walk is a bigger deal than you think
Walks are about more than exercise — for dogs, only hanging out in a backyard is like reading the same book again and again.
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Carolyn Hax: Sedentary girlfriend’s weight gain is affecting their relationship
A writer fears it’s “superficial” to feel put off by a sedentary girlfriend who is consistently gaining weight.
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Ask Amy: Should I butt into my daughter’s messy divorce?
She blew up her marriage with her infidelity. Now her parent wants to help her soon to be ex buy her out and keep the house.
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Miss Manners: I’m tired of negative comments about my travel choices
When people make negative comments about your travel destinations, how do you respond?
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Low Prices Lure Hong Kongers to China
Hong Kong residents are finding in Shenzhen, the mainland city next door, lower prices, better service and tasty cuisine.
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Looming testimony of Biden relatives has high stakes for both sides
As the president’s brother and son prepare to appear before the House, the impeachment inquiry has compiled mostly exonerating statements
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Naps, jokes and younger advisers: How octogenarians think Biden can win
One 85-year-old prescribes plenty of naps. An 81-year-old grandfather swears by hanging out with younger advisers — such as his grandchildren. And an 80-year-old says to ignore the haters.