Whitaker urges world leaders to empower war‑torn youths
Oscar winning actor Forest Whitaker urged lawmakers at the Fourth World Conference of Parliament Speakers to aid former child soldiers in Uganda South Sudan and Myanmar gang members in Mexico and the United States and orphans in Syria. He spoke of youth discontent with the political status quo and the search for identity and purpose. In a separate report Ric O Barry campaigner against dolphin hunting was detained in western Japan for passport trouble after a breath test cleared him for alcohol.
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Romance scam on dating site warning readers
Dear Abby warns about a romance scam where a supposed widower jeweler asks for money to pay a Ghana diamond supplier. The caller describes common red flags such as online-only contact, overseas location, hacked email, and inability to meet in person, urging readers to beware and verify identities.
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Romance scams rise in 2023 replication of fraud tactics
Abigail Van Buren warns readers about pervasive romance and dating site scams that lure victims with fast affection, travel or family problems, then request money. FBI data show romance schemes accounted for over 10 percent of $800 million in online crime last year. Report incidents to dating sites and FTC.gov, or visit USA.gov/scams-and-frauds for protection guidance.
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Best friend crosses line in drunken sexual advance
Dear Amy column recalls a straight man who faced sexual pressure from a best friend who came out years earlier. After rejected, the friend later crawled into bed while drunk, prompting calls for boundaries and possible end of cohabitation and even police if it recurs.
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Avocado Hummus and Roasted Veggie Staples Highlight Chrissy Kadleck
A reader shares taste tests of Hope Foods Spicy Avocado Hummus at Costco. She details roasting vegetables weekly inspired by Pioneer Woman, steak cravings in 2015, roasted potatoes, marinated grilled shrimp, and soda water. Ends with contact at cadlock global net.
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Pairing Wines With Everyday Meals And Desserts
A guide to matching wines with common foods from ribs and burgers to salads and pizzas. Suggestions include softer red blends with barbecued meats, crisp German rieslings with salads, Pinot Noir with salmon or duck, and late harvest wines with desserts. Gary Twining, a certified wine educator with Cutting Edge Selection, offers tips.
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