-

Tom Sietsema’s 7 favorite places to eat right now
Food critic Tom Sietsema’s picks this month include a sleek Korean barbecue restaurant, an Ethiopian draw with an attractive patio and an American beauty.
-

Healthy eating curriculum may contribute to eating disorders in kids
“Healthy eating” education may be a trigger for eating disorders in students.
-

Zadie Smith is just the latest. Fashion and literature have a long history.
The most exciting photo shoot in the September fashion issues is Zadie Smith, plunked glamorously into the pages of British Vogue to discuss her novel “The Fraud.”
-

Miss Manners: What time of year is it okay to wear white?
Letter-writer wonders whether the rules about when to wear white still apply.
-

Ask Amy: Does cutting ties with an alcoholic mean we lose his wife too?
Can a couple continue being friends with a woman if they have decided to cut off contact with her alcoholic husband?
-

What to watch for in the first Republican debate
At least seven candidates have qualified for the first GOP presidential debate. Here’s what’s at stake for each candidate.
-

State lawmakers move to ban Chinese land ownership
Lawmakers in 33 states have introduced 81 bills this year to prohibit the Chinese government or businesses from buying agricultural land or property near military bases.
-

As Trump plans to skip first debate, his rivals plot to seize spotlight
Advisers to several campaigns said their debate preparations encompassed two scenarios — how to capitalize on Trump’s absence and how to deal with a last-minute appearance
-

For Hawaii’s Governor, a Balancing Act With No Margin for Error
Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii sees lessons far beyond the islands in the disaster that has unfolded on Maui.
-

Pence Undercuts Trump’s Defense in Classified Documents Case
The former vice president said he knew of no broad order by Donald Trump that would have declassified documents the former president took with him when he left the White House.