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Making a choice for a visit

Dear Annie: My dad is turning 73 next month, and my mom is throwing this big party for him. She is begging me to come, but my parents live across the country -- a six-hour plane ride. I work full time and have two kids under 5. My family only takes a trip like this once or twice a year, and if I'm really honest with myself, I don't want to spend it on this family party. At the same time, I know they'll be disappointed if I say no. I feel guilty but also spread thin. How do I decide? -- Torn Daughter Dear Torn Daughter: There's no perfect answer, only the one you can live with. If you ...

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Is anyone monitoring the U.S. debt?

People of a certain age will recall a lyric from the Tennessee Ernie Ford song "Sixteen Tons": "Another day older and deeper in debt." I thought of that song as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth asked Congress to approve a $1.5 trillion budget for fiscal year 2027 to put the military on what he called a "wartime footing." Hegseth says the Pentagon needs the money for more drones, munitions and modernized systems. Though President Trump has denied it, bragging that we have the strongest military in the world, it would appear that the Iran conflict has significantly depleted U.S military ...

Clarification

The Oaks Hotel in Jamestown is still for sale. Over the weekend, The Post-Journal and OBSERVER reported that Oaks B&B Hotel and Spiritual Center, Inc. had sold 1103 West Third St., Jamestown to Robert and Catherine Mayer for $345,000. According to Eric Anderson, a licensed real estate broker, the Mayers were the private lenders. Oaks B&B Hotel and Spiritual Center Inc. owed the Mayers $345,000 and was not paying on the mortgage, so the Mayers foreclosed on the property. It is listed for sale for $474,500.

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To Your Good Health

DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you comment on endometrial cancer? I have stage IV, and I’m in my 50s. I remain concerned about inflammatory foods. I’ve now embraced a macrobiotic diet, and I feel great. -- T.P. ANSWER: In North America, endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological cancer. Most women with endometrial cancer will see their doctor because of abnormal bleeding, usually years after menstruation has stopped. I still occasionally have patients who tell me that they are so glad their periods started again, but this is a serious concern that calls for an immediate evaluation by ...