Fentanyl is cheap to produce, easy to disguise as prescription or over-the-counter pills, and can be deadly in doses small enough to fit on the tip of a pencil. Cartels have harnessed the power of social media to sell this deadly drug, leaving our kids in danger. In fact, one pill can kill. ...

Dear Annie: I have a lovely 31-year-old daughter. Her dad and I divorced when she was 12 after our 30-year, often difficult, marriage. My ex developed serious depression that came after significant troubles. Medication didn’t help because he wouldn’t stay on it. We didn’t share a bed for ...

Dear Heloise: There is a debate in our local food pantry about how long commercially canned goods are safe to use. Does the government have criteria on how long past the “best by” dates things can be used? Would 2021-23 cans be safe for use in 2024? -- A Reader in Mississippi Reader in ...

Dear Annie: As the holiday season approaches, I am facing a dilemma and I wonder if you have any ideas. My husband and I each have adult children from previous relationships, none together. My parents will not host any holiday gatherings at their home. If we want to have a gathering, we must ...

Dear Heloise: I agree that we need to be more conservative about throwing things away. However, if you get into the middle of the ocean and see those mountains of plastic and debris, most of this is from other countries such as China, Korea and India. If environmentalists want to do something ...

Dear Annie: This is addressed to the many people who have written to you on the subject of being bullied. Have you noticed that most, if not all, bullies ply their trade to impress their peers? Bullies bully to gain the attention and approval of someone or some group. They usually pick on ...