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We are living in the age of missile defense

We officially live in the age of missile defense. The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has been the showcase for missile-defense systems — interceptors, radars, and complex command and control —that are extremely robust and have largely defanged Iran’s foremost military threat to Israel, U.S. forces and other countries around the region. If it weren’t for these defensive systems, the U.S. and Israel probably wouldn’t have dared launch this military campaign, or at the very least would have done it knowing Iran could exact an enormous cost on the Israeli population and U.S. ...

Inferno of regulations

Last year, California wildfires destroyed 13,000 homes. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced: “We are 100% committed to getting this neighborhood rebuilt again!” Gov. Gavin Newsom echoed that, saying his officials were “responding to it at scale, with efficiency ... addressing building codes, permitting issues, and moving forward to rebuilding.” Great! It sounded like bureaucrats would get out of the way and let fire victims rebuild quickly. But no. Not when government bureaucrats are in control. More than a year later, fewer than 30 of the 13,000 destroyed homes have ...

The high cost of being maid of honor

Dear Annie: My younger sister is getting married in June and has asked me to be her maid of honor. I was genuinely touched — until she handed me an extensive “wish list.” It includes hosting a destination bachelorette weekend (on my dime until others reimburse me), attending dress fittings three hours away on weekdays, organizing a bridal shower with “an elevated garden-party aesthetic” and being available for “brainstorming calls.” I work full-time. I have two small kids and a husband who travels. When I mentioned how excited I was but that I might not be able to meet ...

Horoscope

Are you a little psychic? The water sign trine between the Pisces sun and Jupiter in Cancer is an intuitive augmentation of the gift. Are you a lot psychic? Write it all down so you can look back on these insights from several seasons into the future. And for those who have yet to know something without knowing how they know it... this could be a first! ARIES (March 21-April 19). Review your financial strategy. One timely adjustment this solar season can make a considerable difference. The work and research you do in the next few days will inform the move. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). ...

Hints From Heloise

Initial on phone chargers with ink Dear Heloise: When our family of 30 gathers together, every outlet fills up with phone chargers. By the day’s end, everyone’s asking, “Is this mine?” To prevent mix-ups, each person marks their power adapter and USB cable with the initial of their first name by using a permanent marker. We also assign different ink colors so that chargers are easy to spot at a glance. This simple system saves time, prevents accidental swaps, and makes cleanup much easier when guests are heading out the door. A little identification goes a long way! — Ruby ...

The to-do list of Oscar nominee Delroy Lindo includes Othello and a memoir

LONDON (AP) — Delroy Lindo is feeling the love and planning for the future. The actor says that his Oscar nomination for “Sinners” has shown him how many people are thrilled for him. “That’s been truly monumental,” says the supporting actor nominee. “And I can’t help but be impacted by that because it’s a lot of positive, really positive energy and it comes from all over and it is very, very, very genuine. It feels wonderful.” And this appreciation hasn’t just come in the happy times. After a person with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur as Lindo and ...