DEAR ANNIE: On my daily walks around my neighborhood, I always say hi to the other sidewalk walkers. Sadly, the greeting is seldom returned. Why doesn’t everyone respond “Hi” back? We all see each ...

Sometimes it’s just nice to be greeted. To be looked in the eyes and told, “Hello.” It’s a very human thing. It’s simple, even intimate. But it can do wonders for a person in this mad, mad world of ...

This was one wild year for music — as the late, great Ozzy would say, it was a crazy train. In 2025, you never knew where your next favorite song was coming from. Some of the year’s best songs were ...

The musician Oli Fox knows how hard it is to see someone you love in pain and not be able to help. OLI FOX: My friend from home, we grew up together since we were, like, children, and he had lost his ...

The English indie rock band Good Neighbors, made up of Oli Fox and Scott Verrill, delves into the story of grief and friendship that inspired their song "Ripple." The musician Oli Fox knows how hard ...

As the 2025 holiday season approaches, Starbucks has announced the launch of a seasonal “Bearista” cup and Hello Kitty merchandise as part of its wider holiday line-up—which also includes a festive ...

The holiday season starts now at Starbucks. The specialty coffee chain's holiday menu becomes available on Thursday, Nov. 6. That includes seasonal drinks such as Peppermint Mocha and Caramel Brulée ...