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A lot of us have been waiting for this one, right? “The Gilded Age,” “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes’ soapy but delightful drama set in 1880s New York, returns for a second season on Max (formerly HBO Max) on Oct. 29. The new season will feature consternation over a box at the Academy of Music (if you know this show, you know that this plotline involves Carrie Coon’s wonderfully scheming Bertha), some secrets unveiled, and many, many hats, as this photo indicates. I love how every hat at this gathering looks ready to take wing and fly away from its wearer.

Your partner has popped the big question — now you are engaged. And with that answer and commitment comes hundreds of other questions and commitments to make your upcoming wedding day one to remember.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have snow-white hair and my eyebrows are white also. I cannot find a good eyebrow pencil or brush that isn’t too dark for my very light complexion and white hair. Do you have any ideas what I might be able to use?

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Kim Wesson likes to say alpacas found her.

For better or worse, dessert is a dish that leaves a lasting impression. If it’s phenomenal, you leave the table feeling incredibly happy and satisfied. If it’s terrible, it can ruin what until then was a pleasant evening.

They’ve left this mortal coil but their bylines live on.

I was baffled when doctors told me I was well enough to go home.

The National Cancer Institute estimates that 97,610 people will be diagnosed with melanoma in 2023, making up 5% of all new cancer diagnoses. Fortunately, screening and treatment have improved, allowing care teams to catch melanoma earlier when it’s easier to treat. As a result, the number of people who survive the disease has steadily increased.

More than half of children in the U.S. ages 6 to 17 participate in sports. With participation also comes the painful reality of injuries that happen during gameplay.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I always have a million things to do before my three children return to school. How important are back-to-school physicals, and is it critical to schedule one for my college-bound child and my younger kids?