July 24, 2026

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What’s new in Italy for 2017

Rina Risper09 mins

 In Venice, only three “traghetti” (shuttle gondolas) still ferry voyagers across the Grand Canal from established stops, though you can always rent a gondola for your own private ride. 

 
By Rick Steves, Rick Steves' Europe.

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PET WORLD: Your smelly dog could actually be something medical

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Marc Morrone

Tribune Content Agency
 
    Q: Our 2-year-old American Bulldog is a great dog, but he has always has a bad odor and his fur feels greasy. We give him a bath as often as we can but the nice smell only lasts a day or so. What can we do to keep her odor down? – Dale Jones, Las Vegas, NV

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TEEN TALK: Q&A’s WITH CHRISTOPHER LORING

Rina Risper04 mins

By Christopher Loring

 
Mr. Jeffrey Farrell is a Chemistry teacher at Lansing School District’s J.W. Sexton High School
 
LORING: Why did you become a teacher?

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How to improve your freshman retention rate

Rina Risper07 mins

EAST LANSING, MI —  Incoming college students who already feel a connection to their institution are more likely to fit in and want to remain at the school, especially if they are ethnic minorities, indicates a new study by Michigan State University researchers.
 

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A Trump twist? Environment over economy in Michigan

Rina Risper03 mins

 Most Michigan residents would prefer policymakers prioritize the environment over economic growth, finds a new survey by Michigan State University researchers.

 

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THE KID’S DOCTOR: Is it time for a babysitter?

Rina Risper05 mins

 

Separation is an important milestone, as your child learns that while you may leave for an hour or two, you always return.

Photo by Dreamstine.com

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com
 

Do you ever leave your child with a babysitter or caregiver? Weird question, right? But some parents never want to leave their child with someone else, and I am not sure that is healthy for either parent or child.  

 

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Interpersonal Edge: Get well, not even

Rina Risper08 mins

 

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Content Agency
 
Q. I know I am a very vengeful person, and I really would rather get even than get mad. I believe in “karma” but also think some people really need to be punished when they run others over. What do you think about vindictive feelings? How do you deal with people making bad allegations against you? 

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Jill on Money: Why you should consider a Roth IRA

Rina Risper06 mins

 

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Content Agency
 
The Roth IRA turns 20 years old this year. The retirement vehicle was part of the Tax Relief Act of 1997, and it was seen as such a boon to savers that many believed that it would not survive. Two decades later, it is alive and well. As many Americans consider funding retirement plans this tax season, it's a good opportunity to review the Roth. 
 

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Interpersonal Edge: Get well, not even

Rina Risper08 mins

 

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Content Agency
 
Q. I know I am a very vengeful person, and I really would rather get even than get mad. I believe in “karma” but also think some people really need to be punished when they run others over. What do you think about vindictive feelings? How do you deal with people making bad allegations against you? 

 

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News Spotlight: CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT LIBRARIES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAUREEN HIRTEN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

Rina Risper05 mins

 

LANSING, MI — After five years working devotedly as Executive Director for Capital Area District Libraries (CADL), Maureen Hirten is set to retire on May 12.
 

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