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'THE ACCOUNTANT 2'

Rated R for strong violence, and language throughout.

What it’s about: The sequel to the 2016 film about an autistic accountant who serves dangerous clients sees the protagonist team up with the feds and his assassin brother to target human traffickers.

The kid attractor factor: This is an adult action thriller — not ...Read more

Since becoming a parent, one of my favorite domestic tasks is taking out the bins on trash night. Not only are the blast of fresh air, the sudden darkness and the sigh of suburban quiet a welcome break from the barrage of stimulation of family life with a young child, it’s also a chance, on a clear night, to reflect on all the iterations of my...Read more

Q. My ex reminds me daily that I can’t do anything right, from paying child support on time (I’ve never been late) to how poorly I parent the kids when they are with me. She tells me about all the guys who want to be with her and how stupid I was for leaving. Every day she finds something else to complain at me about and it makes it very ...Read more

One of our granddaughters announced she is going to an ice cream parlor on her honeymoon. I thought it would be good to get that on record in case she changes her mind and starts talking about a Caribbean cruise or backpacking through Europe.

She is not engaged.

She doesn’t date.

She is 6.

To the best of everyone’s knowledge, she has ...Read more

Some authors can tell a sad story but render it beautiful. That’s what Bobi Conn observed when she started reading books while in graduate school at the age of 27.

I would take it a step further and count Conn herself among those authors.

Conn documented poignantly the harsh realities of her own life growing up in the foothills of the ...Read more

Dr. Priya Soni remembers the childhood hand-washing lessons her mother taught. She didn't just make Soni wash her hands before meals, or insist she clean up after playing outside.

Soni's mother, a microbiologist who ran her own lab, had her wash one hand and then put both in a petri dish to illustrate the difference good hygiene made in ...Read more

Here’s how death works:

Up there, you’re not allowed to leave your residence or contact other dead people — although you’ll be afforded any leisure pastimes or hobbies that may interest you. No one said death wasn’t boring.

The only exception is if your phone rings and you are contacted and called to Earth by a living descendent for ...Read more

My mother grew up in a beset post-Depression family that saddled her with too many responsibilities, including, from age 9, tending her three siblings while her mother worked nights as a nurse and slept days.

Among her siblings was Aunt Cathy.

Aunt Cathy was always considered "off” by my hardened grandmother, though I always wondered if she ...Read more

'SINNERS'

Rated R for strong bloody violence, sexual content and language.

What it’s about: A historical horror movie about twin brothers returning to their hometown in Mississippi in 1932 and encountering otherworldly danger.

The kid attractor factor: Teens will be drawn to this big horror blockbuster film for the big screen genre thrills....Read more

DENVER — Against all odds — and with an assist from beloved children’s program “Ms. Rachel” — Christina Galliani doubles as a stay-at-home mom to her toddler and a full-time employee at an information-technology company.

During working hours, Galliani tends to emails and Zoom calls from her house in Parker while wrangling her 2½-...Read more

Jonathan and Jacqueline Sanchez didn’t grow up learning about money. But now, at ages 41 and 42, they’ve built a million-dollar net worth and are making sure their two kids have a financial head start most adults never get.

The couple built their wealth through a strategic mix of real estate and traditional investments. The Sanchez family ...Read more

Q. My child’s father and I share custody of our 14-year-old daughter. She and I have always been great friends, and she often confides in me. Evidently, she recently cut first period, got caught and the school requires an email from a parent to allow her to return to class. She wants me to write the letter and not tell her dad. I’m torn ...Read more

Our youngest daughter called the other day sounding harried. “I’m in the middle of cooking and I’m short an egg. Is it still OK to borrow an egg from a neighbor?”

I didn’t know what to say. Miss Manners never covered this one. Then again, Miss Manners probably never paid more than 75 cents for a dozen eggs.

It used to be fine to ...Read more

Aline Weiller’s "FUN: Essays on a Life Embraced" is a delightful and heartfelt collection that captures the essence of joy, nostalgia and the beauty of everyday experiences.

With wit, warmth and an undeniable gift of storytelling, Weiller invites readers into her world: a place filled with family, pop culture, personal reflection and the kind...Read more

Restaurant prices have been creeping upward in the last few years, and for many people, this means dining out has become a special indulgence instead of a regular occurrence. But what if you could enjoy your favorite restaurant dishes without the hefty menu price?

That’s where The Everything Restaurant Copycat Recipes Cookbook by cookbook ...Read more

Did you become far too invested in "The White Lotus" Season Three for it to only be eight episodes? Have you scrolled through every Tweet, TikTok carousel and Instagram comment about the finale and still aren’t satisfied? Are you dreaming of a vacation where the conversation poolside is seeping with mixed messages and underlying motivations?

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Forget the diaper toss game and mimosa station. The hottest trend for expecting parents in 2025 is the nesting party — a low-key, practical spin on the traditional baby shower. It’s all about getting things done with your sleeves rolled up, not just sipping punch and unwrapping onesies.

According to Pinterest Predicts — an annual report ...Read more