8+ min ago (612+ words) If your child breaks a bone, struggles to breathe or suffers frightening thoughts that tell them life isn't worth living, will you know how to help them? These are examples of medical emergencies that parents and caregivers must be ready to manage. A medical emergency is defined as any point when a sudden injury or illness could end a child's life or severely harm their health. Injuries are the number one cause of death among kids in the U.S., so families need to prepare themselves to act when seconds count. The most common injuries seen in kids and teens include falls, car and recreation vehicle crashes, drowning, poisoning, burns, suffocation, sports injuries, and dog bites. In the U.S., more children and teens die from injuries than from cancer, birth defects and all other causes combined. This is a serious health problem that…...

32+ min ago (371+ words) She has given us the names of a few different breeds including Persian, Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Scottish Fold, and Himalayan. Which would be a good docile breed? With the holidays approaching we seek your advice. We are considering purchasing a kitten for our daughter. She has given us the names of a few different breeds including Persian, Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Scottish Fold, and Himalayan. Which would be a good docile breed? We have heard that some of these breeds have short faces and breathing problems and we wonder if this is something we should be concerned with. What complications or problems might we expect if we get a Persian cat because of this facial presentation? C.M. The condition of a shortened face and head is called brachycephaly and some of the breeds you mention are brachycephalic. People have bred cats, and…...

34+ min ago (401+ words) Hollywood has had a rough fall and, as usual, the hope is for the holiday season's big guns to come to the rescue. "Wicked: For Good" has already scored with a spectacular global entry.Here, what follows to make it to a bright 2026.All dates are subject to change. "Dust Bunny:" Mads Mikkelsen is the ghostbuster to call when there's a monster under your bed. "Fackham Hall:" A "Downton Abbey" parody with just the right Pythonesque lunacy "Five Nights at Freddy's 2:" Back to battle the possessed animatronics are Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth Lail. "Merrily We Roll Along:" The 1981 "cursed'StephenSondheim musical told backwards, finally got it right in a Tony-winning revival that is filmed onstage with its cast, led by Daniel Radcliffe. "Rosemead:" Lucy Liu's dying but it's her son, obsessed with mass shootings, that scares her. "Dead Man's Wire:" Gus…...

39+ min ago (272+ words) Q. I am getting married in two weeks to a woman who is originally from the Dominican Republic and is not an American citizen." I am unsure if we have enough time to prepare a prenuptial agreement." My fianc's English is not the best and from what I understand, we would also need to have someone help her understand what the prenuptial agreement says. If we have time to prepare it in the next two weeks, would it be enforceable in the event of a divorce in Massachusetts, or would I be better off having a postnuptial agreement?" What if my fianc refuses to sign a postnuptial agreement after marriage? A. Your best option is to postpone the wedding! You will have trouble finding a lawyer who can prepare a prenuptial agreement for you in such a short timeframe especially given the…...

46+ min ago (354+ words) My ex and I constantly argue about our parenting styles. I'm structured; he's loose. I worry that the differences confuse our kids. Q: My ex and I constantly argue about our parenting styles. I'm structured; he's loose. I worry that the differences confuse our kids. He thinks I'm too strict. I think he's too laid back. What is good ex-etiquette? A: Most co-parenting battles are not actually about parenting styles. They're about assumptions. When you're in conflict with your ex, it's easy to believe they're trying to undermine you or that their approach is harming the children. But in case after case, I've found that parents with very different methods are often trying to accomplish the exact same thing. This is where the concept of parallel intentions changes everything. Parallel intentions happen when both parents want the same outcome for their children…...

51+ min ago (583+ words) Osborne is supporting her release of "Dylanlogy Live" with a Dylan-themed show at at the Natick Center for the Arts on Dec. 4. Joan Osborne has a strong memory of the first time she heard Bob Dylan: It was "Lay Lady Lay," back when it was a hit single. "My first thought was, "Wow, I shouldn't even be listening to this on AM radio.' I remember being puzzled by it and knowing it was something beyond my understanding and very adult." She's reconnected with Dylan many times over the years, including one of his songs ("Man in the Long Black Coat") on her breakthrough album "Relish" in 1995, then doing a full album of his songs in 2017. She recently discovered some especially good live tapes from that tour, which she's released as "Dylanology Live," and she's supporting that release with a Dylan-themed…...

54+ min ago (377+ words) You have questions, and here are some with a common theme and a long answer. Q: Why do producers allow music so loud you can't hear the dialogue? Q: I find the'background'music in shows extremely annoying and it sometimes makes it hard to understand the dialogue. I think it should be done away with. Q: Why is the'background'noise in Hallmark movies so loud? The dialogue cannot be heard. A: There are more like that, and background music has been the most asked-about topic in this column's mail for years. Among other things, Pearson concluded that "if the processes of capturing, creating, and shaping great sound were better understood throughout the industry, substantial steps to improving those processes could be implemented." All those problems can affect your'TV, too. Keep in mind that the show has paid for that'music'and may want to highlight it. The show's…...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago (326+ words) Kassidy is curious, spirited, and full of life. Whether she's working on an art project or putting on a dance routine, she brings joy and excitement to every activity she takes part in. Kassidy is a bright, energetic child with a big personality and a love for being the center of attention. She enjoys singing, dancing, and doing arts and crafts " especially when she can show off her creative side. Kassidy is imaginative and expressive, often turning everyday moments into opportunities for fun and performance. She has a great sense of humor and loves to make people laugh with her jokes and silly antics. Kassidy especially enjoys spending quality time with adults and responds well to positive attention and encouragement. She's at her best when she knows what to expect and feels supported by the people around her. Kassidy is…...

4+ hour, 2+ min ago (523+ words) M's de seis millones de hondure'os podr'n sufragar en otra jornada electoral en Latinoam'rica observada con atenci'n por la administraci'n del presidente Donald Trump, quien ha vuelto su mirada a la regi'n. A pocos d'as de la votaci'n Trump envi' un mensaje de respaldo a uno de los contendientes en la liza: el empresario conservador Nasry Asfura, del tradicional Partido Nacional del exmandatario Juan Orlando Hern'ndez, extraditado y sentenciado en Estados Unidos. El viernes el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, indic' que indultar' a Hern'ndez, quien en 2024 fue declarado culpable de narcotr'fico y sentenciado a 45 a'os de prisi'n. En su cuenta de Truth Social, Trump explic' que "seg'n muchas personas a las que respeto profundamente, Hern'ndez fue "tratado de manera muy dura e injusta. Las tasas de homicidios y desempleo han mejorado durante los 'ltimos cuatro a'os bajo la…...

4+ hour, 15+ min ago (451+ words) President Donald Trump's EPA head is slamming U.S. Sen. Ed Markey for asking for more federal funding to replace lead pipes in Massachusetts, arguing that the state has yet to spend any of the over $155 million it has already received. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is scorching the Massachusetts Democrat after Markey and the rest of the Bay State delegation requested the agency release funding for Fiscal Year 2025, claiming the feds are dragging their feet on the state's $99.1 million allotment. "More confirmation Massachusetts doesn't send their brightest to the U.S. Senate," Zeldin said in a social media post last week, in response to the delegation's request. "Anyone want to guess how much Massachusetts has spent of the $155+ MILLION in lead pipe replacement funding that it has received from the EPA since the start of Fiscal Year 2023? ZERO! NOTHING! ZILCH!" The request from the…...