“The star of ‘The Next Pro,’ the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ reality spinoff, isn’t some 20-something dancer but judge Shirley Ballas,” Bruce Miller writes in his review.
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I would not choose to go through life alone. It is too hard. Real joy comes to us from watching those we love grow, play, pretend, argue and make up. I cannot convey in words the pain of loneliness and being without family. Let me just say that no one I know who lives that way enjoys it. You…
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Q. My ex is a terrible co-parent. When we divorced, I remarried soon afterward, but I have stayed open to co-parenting with their mother. We had to move an hour away and so my time with the kids had to change. I now have most weekends, but my relationship with the kids has changed. They are …
- Scott Ervin, Tribune News Service
I was recently, and mercifully, on vacation. The hotel pool was packed with people, many of whom had their children of all ages in the pool with them. Teenagers threw footballs, toddlers were swimming with floaties, and kids were swimming and jumping into the pool I was the only parent in th…
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Robert Irwin, the host of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro," talks about the similarities between dancing and wildlife conservation.
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For the first time in more than a decade, a different name sits at the top of the fast‑food satisfaction rankings.
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Sam Neill, the actor best known for playing Dr. Alan Grant in the "Jurassic Park" franchise, has died. He was 78.
Sam Neill has left behind one of the most celebrated careers in film and television. Following his death at the age of 78 in July 2026, fans are remembering the New Zealand actor whose unforgettable performances spanned more than five decades. Nominated for Emmy and Golden Globe awards for p…
DALTON, Minn. – The legend of Ten Mile Lake Resort spans five generations and 120 years, and it starts like this: Anthony Prohosky, who’d emigrated from Bohemia in the late 1800s at age 14, owned a hotel and bar in nearby Nashua. Way back in 1906, a man stayed at Prohosky’s hotel, drank in his bar and ran up a substantial bill he couldn’t pay. The two struck a handshake deal. The man’s bill ...
Whether you’re seeking sun, a sea breeze or a Ferris wheel, put a historic pier at the center of your family travel plan. Here are five to consider: Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, Calif. This Southern California landmark has been a festive and fun family destination for more than a century. Wander beyond the iconic entrance gate and make your way to the historic Ferris wheel for long views ...
For family travelers in the know, a new league of travel influencers is emerging—and not on social media. Rather, parents are following their children’s lead when it comes to choosing destinations and planning trips. It’s part of the larger “kid-fluenced” travel trend that has been growing in popularity among family vacationers in recent years. Aside from pleasing kids and potentially avoiding ...
Long before modern security details and official presidential retreats, America’s presidents traveled the country by rail, steamship and carriage, often taking up residence in the nation’s grandest hotels and resorts. Not only did these historic resorts offer a respite for presidential getaways, but many important political decisions were made at these venues, resulting in a landscape of ...
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Scattered across the U.S., there are islands that sport crystal-clear waters, pristine beaches and breathtaking natural beauty. From the tropical charm of the Florida Keys to the lush, verdant landscapes of the Hawaiian Islands, these island destinations embrace a more tranquil pace of life, inviting visitors to slow down and “just be.” In these destinations, sunsets paint the sky in a palette ...
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