Spike Lee slams Chicago mayor amid Chi Ray premiere
At the New York premiere of Spike Lee's Chi Ray Rahm Emanuel faces pressure after firing the police superintendent over the Laquan McDonald video. Lee warns more heads will roll as tensions over the case mount. John Cusack also voices outrage over Chicago gun violence. Hilary Swank attends Art Basel Miami Beach event and discusses her art collecting hobbies and family caregiving.
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Leon
America
Dear Abby Letting an Absent Father Strain a Family
A reader asks which is worse a son growing up with an absent father or parents arguing about visitation. Abby advises encouraging contact through parenting classes and mediation to support Ricky and reduce conflict.
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Brian
Ricky
The Wiz NBC Musical Reimagined With Fresh Cast
The Wiz NBC musical reboot aims to reflect modern diversity with Shanice Williams as Dorothy and Fatima Robinson choreographing. Leon and Meron Zadan lead production as a 2015 update to the 1975 Broadway tale.
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Michael Jackson
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Leon
Matthew Diamond
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New Jersey
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Cirque du Soleil
Neil Meron
Craig Zadan
Holiday drama overbearing in law family: a guidance query
A reader seeks help for holiday tension with her boyfriend’s family who belittle her and push him away. Amy advises setting boundaries with a simple “enough” and leaving, and suggests considering spending holidays with friends or a shelter. The column also offers self care on a separate financial strain story.
Growing role of nurse practitioners and telemedicine in U S health care
The article explains APRNs and PAs as key parts of team based care, noting NPs can practice independently in 19 states plus DC. It covers urgent care centers, visit costs, and the rise of telemedicine with remote visits, retail clinics, and the shift toward convenience and efficiency.
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Telemedicine Association
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When You Don’t Have a Doctor
Tips from Dr. Robert Wergin urge establishing a physician relationship before illness. If no own doctor, prepare medical history, describe symptoms, seek a clear treatment plan, and request a referral list and visit report to your primary physician for coordinated care.
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American Academy of Family Physicians
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