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What to know about Han Kang, winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in literature
Han is the first Asian woman to win the literature Nobel in its 123-year-old history and the second South Korean Nobel laureate.
Navigating this world-record corn maze is a test of the human psyche
Deep inside one of the world’s largest corn mazes, people tend to reveal themselves.
Kids are spending big money on skin care. Some adults are concerned
Cosmetics brands and the retailers that carry their products are facing a delicate balancing act as they navigate the phenomenon and figure out how to market to a growing cohort of impressionable customers.
Millions of aging Americans are facing dementia by themselves
As memory and thinking problems accelerate, these seniors can lose track of bills, have their electricity shut off, or be threatened with eviction.
Horoscopes Oct. 19, 2024: Gillian Jacobs, rely on your instincts
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gillian Jacobs, 42; Chris Kattan, 54; Jon Favreau, 58; John Lithgow, 79. Happy Birthday: Opportunities are apparent. Rely on your instincts, research and wariness of anyone pushing an agenda dominated by cash flow. Refrain from spending too much time and energy on people and projects that drag you down instead
Asking Eric: Since this photo of me went public, I’ve been hiding at home
I thought she was my friend, and this feels so mean.
Harriette Cole: The layoff surprised me and I’m in a bad spot
My parents’ reaction is adding to my stress.
Miss Manners: She scolded me for making a dessert people actually wanted to eat
Plus: The Spielberg wannabes chided the fellow tour members for talking.
Today in History: October 19, Saddam Hussein put on trial
Saddam Hussein was put on trial by the Iraqi Interim Government, accused of crimes against humanity.
Dear Abby: My new boyfriend won’t take my advice about his difficult son
He’s 27 and spends his time gaming and complaining about the neighbors.