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Stocks rally as Trump hints end to war

NEW YORK (AP) — A cautious relief flowed through financial markets Monday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war. Oil prices eased, and stock prices jumped on Wall Street following severe losses taken elsewhere in the world before Trump’s announcement. The price for a barrel of Brent crude fell 10.9% to settle at $99.94, down from nearly $120 at one point last week, after Trump said the United States and Iran held productive talks the last two days “regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the ...

When a friend’s ‘help’ feels like a put-down

Dear Annie: I’m having a problem that feels small, but it’s starting to make me dread seeing someone I care about. One of my closest friends has gotten into the habit of “correcting” me in public. If I tell a story, she interrupts to adjust a detail. If I mention a restaurant, she jumps in with the exact neighborhood and the chef’s name. If I pronounce a word slightly wrong, she repeats it back the right way with a smile that’s supposed to be playful. At first, I brushed it off. She’s smart and she has always been a little particular. But lately, it feels constant, and ...

Horoscope

Speaking and listening can involve the same parts of the brain, which is why it’s hard to process the information you’re hearing while simultaneously coming up with what you’ll say next. It’s like trying to throw and catch with the same hand at the same time. It takes patience to stay ready to “catch” until you’ve learned. Once you learn, you’ll have something relevant to “throw.” ARIES (March 21-April 19). The secret to keeping your brightness is not filling every hour with responsibility. You need time to explore, to play, to follow a random curiosity just because ...

What to Stream: Daniel Day-Lewis, James Marsden and ‘Sentimental Value’ premieres

(AP) — A “Hannah Montana” anniversary special starring Miley Cyrus and fresh music from Robyn and Charlie Puth album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time this week, as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: the Oscar-winning Norwegian family drama “Sentimental Value,” James Marsden as a hit man in “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice” and the San Francisco Giants host the New York Yankees on Netflix’s first MLB broadcast. New movies to stream from March ...

Hints From Heloise

Consuming psyllium-husk fiber Dear Heloise: Some readers prefer fiber pills, but I like to take a different route. I am 75 and have been taking psyllium-husk fiber for about 15 years to start my day. Each morning, I put 2 scoops of psyllium into a blender with 2 cups of low-sugar diet fruit juice, plus fresh fruit like berries or a banana. Sometimes I even add a little tofu for protein. I blend everything well and drink it right away. Psyllium thickens quickly, so don’t let it sit in the glass. Also, take care when swallowing because thick fiber can stick in your throat if you sip ...

Record-smashing heat continues: ‘Basically the entire U.S. is going to be hot’

(AP) — After smashing March heat records in 14 states and the U.S. as a whole, the gigantic heat dome that’s baked the Southwest is creeping eastward and may end up being one of the most expansive heat waves in American history, meteorologists and weather historians said. And it’s not going away for awhile, maybe not till the middle of the next week as April starts, said meteorologist Gregg Gallina of the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center. “Basically the entire U.S. is going to be hot,” Gallina said Monday. “The area of record temperatures is ...