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Giant Baby Jesus statue offers message of peace

MEXICO CITY — His face and body resemble those of a newborn. Yet the Baby Jesus statue towers 16 feet tall and travels across central Mexico spreading a message of peace. The giant figure arrived this week in Mexico City’s Tepito neighborhood, known for its bustling street markets and ...

Religion news

CHURCH 105: Friendship Baptist Church, 1954 Brier St. SE, Warren, will celebrate its 105th anniversary at 10:30 a.m. Sunday during the morning worship. NEW PASTOR: Grace Methodist Church, 1725 Drexel Ave. NW, Warren, will welcome its new pastor at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Charles “Chuck” ...

Will new strategies help patients with Alzheimer’s disease?

More than 7 million Americans currently have Alzheimer’s disease (AD). That’s according to the Alzheimer’s Association. One out of every nine seniors over age 65 will experience some degree of dementia. If that sounds scary, just wait. That number could grow to nearly 14 million by 2060 ...

Dear Annie: When grocery lists meet rocket ship emojis

DEAR ANNIE: I recently introduced my 62-year-old husband to emojis, and now I fear I’ve made a huge mistake. Every text I receive — whether it’s “Pick up milk” or “Your sister called” — is followed by a winking face, a heart and, inexplicably, a rocket ship. He signs grocery ...

Hints from Heloise: Prefers digital edition

DEAR HELOISE: I understand that some people prefer reading an old-fashioned newspaper, but there are many advantages to receiving one’s newspaper electronically. Here are the reasons why I prefer this digital version: I’m visually impaired, but with my tablet, I can enlarge the type to a ...

To Your Good Health: Stubborn case of jock itch

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old male, and for the past two years, I have been unable to rid myself of a stubborn case of jock itch. I have tried all of the over-the-counter ointments, powders, and antifungal and antibacterial soaps without success. My dermatologist prescribed econazole ...