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Lovina takes time to remember loved ones lost

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Our sympathy goes to the family of Aunt Caroline, age 94. She passed away on Sept. 15. Although we won’t be able to make it to her funeral, our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Aunt Caroline was married to my dad’s brother Andy. I’ll share a part of her obituary: “Caroline Mae “Carolyn” Coblentz, 94, a lifelong resident of Lafayette, Indiana, passed away on September 15, 2026, at St. Mary’s Healthcare Center. She became a registered radiology technician and began her career at St. Elizabeth Hospital. It was there, passing through the halls at work, that she met ...

It’s a Prohibition-era classic

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This spin on the Cider Cup is from my cocktail book “Good Spirits”; the original drink has roots going back to the early 20th century. In Jacques Straub’s 1914 book, “Drinks,” cider, brandy, curaçao, maraschino liqueur, pineapple and citrus fruits came together like a ...

Inside Malaysia’s gambit to make its pungent durian the most wanted

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia is pushing to take durian, whose powerful smell delights its lovers and repels its haters, beyond its roadside stalls and family orchards to convince fans of the spiky fruit that its varieties are worth seeking out. Devotees savor durians like wine. For Malaysian ones, the taste of their rich and creamy flesh varies widely across types. Some are prized for their sweet custard and fruity notes, others for a hint of bitterness, an alcohol tinge or even a peanut butter flavor. Malaysians’ efforts to elevate the industry can be found in the capital, ...

One shot or two?

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NEW YORK — Preteens may soon have something to celebrate: Medical experts are discussing the possibility that one dose of a life-saving cancer vaccine, instead of two, may be enough to protect them. U.S. vaccination recommendations have become splintered in the past year, with federal ...

DEAR ANNIE: Always follow cellphone etiquette in public

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DEAR ANNIE: I’m starting to wonder if headphones have gone out of style. Last week, I was sitting in a doctor’s waiting room when a woman across from me put her phone on speaker and had a very loud, very personal conversation for nearly 20 minutes. Everyone in the room could hear about her sister, her husband and what sounded like an argument over money. No one said anything, but several of us exchanged looks. A few days later, I was at the nail salon hoping for a little peace and quiet, and another customer was watching videos at full volume. Between the music, the commentary and ...

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Woman mourns Mad Cow victim

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DEAR DR. ROACH: Have you ever discussed prion disease in your column? It afflicts one in 1 million people, swiftly kills its victims in a matter of days, and is incurable. People commonly know it as “mad cow disease.” I recently lost a great friend to a prion disease, and she truly was one in a million. It’s a nightmare to endure. -- R. ANSWER: There are three different prions that affect humans, with various ways in which a person can acquire the disease. Of these, the most common is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), which I assume is what you’re talking about. The most ...