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I didn’t think I would take it this hard – feel this much feeling. It’s just another school year. I mean, we do it every year. You would think I would be used to it by now. But for some reason, the night before school started this year had me unable to contain my tears.

NEW YORK — One year ahead of the 2024 election, don’t expect many new books about the presumed front-runners, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.

CHICAGO — On a suburban street with smooth lawns and trimmed bushes, Martha Chiplis’ yard stands out. It’s not just the wildflowers: purple wild petunia, golden lanceleaf coreopsis, hot-pink Bush’s poppy mallow. It’s the lemon-yellow goldfinches that snack on the seeds, the fluffy bees that feed on the blooms.

PHILADELPHIA — Years before Jasmine Ma and her fiancé, Ricky Chen, stepped foot into a jewelry store — before they had even talked seriously about marriage — Ma made one thing clear:

Heart murmurs are sounds, such as whooshing or swishing, made by rapid, choppy blood flow through the heart. The sounds can be heard with a device called a stethoscope and are different from those of a normal heartbeat.

Whether in the classroom or on the playground, children need enough energy — and proper nutrition — to get them through the day.

Q. I’ve been married for a little less than a year to a man who has a son from a previous marriage. The boy is 7 years old and my husband and his ex share custody. We see David every weekend, from Friday after school to Tuesday night after dinner. I take care of him most of the time when he’s at our home and we have a very close relationship.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Can you explain to me the difference between a blanket and a throw? An afghan and a quilt? A bedspread and a duvet and a comforter? They all seem about the same thing to me. I recently received a birthday gift which, when I opened it, my friend said, “I thought this throw would look pretty with your couch.” It looked like a small blanket to me. Can you enlighten me on the differences?

When it comes to working a long shift, having something tasty — and healthy — for lunch can make all the difference. And that means having a good lunch box to store it in.

DALLAS — The long-awaited Gucci store opened Aug. 25 at NorthPark Center in its new 12,000-square-foot space and becomes the largest of six locations in Texas and one of Gucci’s 10 largest in the U.S.