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Globetrotters to take a shot at Covelli Centre in January

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The Harlem Globetrotters Rivalry tour comes to the Covelli Centre at 3 p.m. Jan. 24, 2027. The basketball team celebrated its centennial in 2026, and the Rivalry tour boasts of new challengers and new rules to go along with the trick shots and dunks for which the team is known. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at the arena’s Southwoods Health box office and through Ticketmaster. An online-only presale starts at 10 a.m. Wednesday with the password: VENUE.

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Woman mourns Mad Cow victim

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DEAR DR. ROACH: Have you ever discussed prion disease in your column? It afflicts one in 1 million people, swiftly kills its victims in a matter of days, and is incurable. People commonly know it as “mad cow disease.” I recently lost a great friend to a prion disease, and she truly was one in a million. It’s a nightmare to endure. -- R. ANSWER: There are three different prions that affect humans, with various ways in which a person can acquire the disease. Of these, the most common is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), which I assume is what you’re talking about. The most ...

One shot or two?

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NEW YORK — Preteens may soon have something to celebrate: Medical experts are discussing the possibility that one dose of a life-saving cancer vaccine, instead of two, may be enough to protect them. U.S. vaccination recommendations have become splintered in the past year, with federal ...

Fall routine at the McKinley household

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This routine is getting old and more of a challenge with every passing year. Although it feels like “all good things must come to an end,” fall is still my favorite season. I hope it is yours, too. And, I hope my list inspires you to get out and enjoy the beauty this season has to offer. I love the colors, the food, and the crisp fall air, and the cozy, warm clothes. However, I don’t like dealing with millions of leaves, spent perennials and annuals. But I do, what choice do I (we) have? I like my grass, so the leaves need to be mulched or composted. I start the fall schedule by ...

Fall is a good time to plant trees and shrubs

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Fall is a good time to plant trees and shrubs. Naturally, it depends on what you're planting and the condition of the tree or shrub you choose. As long as the soil is moist or you add water, your plant will get off to a fast start next spring. When watering newly planted trees and shrubs, ...