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Miss Manners: I can’t hug my 50-year friend because of his beard
A reader reports that a dear friend of 50 years has grown a full, long gray beard and large mustache, and she finds herself unable to hug him....
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Now that he’s retired, my husband wants to be CEO of our home
Eight months after retiring, the husband has begun running the household like a company, announcing new “house rules” and taking strong positions on how tasks should be done....
allentown / lehighvalleylive
HNL Lab Medicine partners with Ibex to add AI to cancer diagnostics
HNL Lab Medicine has announced a partnership with Ibex Medical Analytics to integrate artificial intelligence into parts of its laboratory operations. The collaboration includes AI-powered solutions aimed at...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Elevated fire danger in South Central Pa. until Monday evening
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 5:13 a.m. Monday for elevated fire danger until 7 p.m. for Cambria, Blair, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata, Somerset, Bedford, Fulton,...
allentown / wfmz
US to begin blockade of Iranian ports
The US military announced it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports on Monday following the collapse of talks between the warring sides in Pakistan. The move...
allentown / wfmz
Germany to slash fuel taxes amid Middle East war energy shock
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Monday Germany will slash fuel taxes to help households struggling with the energy shock from the Middle East war. He warned the conflict will...
allentown / wfmz
Pope Leo XIV begins 11-day Africa tour amid Trump's criticism
Pope Leo XIV headed to Algeria on Monday to begin an 11-day tour of Africa, the first international trip of his papacy. The visit risked being overshadowed by...
allentown / wfmz
Trump says 'not a big fan' of Pope Leo XIV after peace plea
US President Donald Trump told reporters Sunday that he is "not a big fan" of Pope Leo XIV. His remark came after the global leader of Catholics issued...
allentown / wfmz
Luisa Sonza calls Coachella debut "a unique experience"
Brazilian singer Luisa Sonza took the Coachella stage this weekend to present songs from her newly released album "Brutal Paraiso." She described the performance as "a unique experience."
bethlehem / Lehigh University
Student Senate elects new leaders, approves club allocations
On April 7, Lehigh University’s Student Senate elected new leadership, approved funding allocations for student-run organizations and reviewed the Club Affairs process. Senators passed Student Senate Bills 180...
allentown / wfmz
Australia names Coyle first woman to lead army
Defence Minister Richard Marles announced Monday that Coyle will become the first woman to command Australia's army since its founding 125 years ago. Marles described the appointment as...
allentown / wfmz
Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, most since 1989, NGOs say
Two non-governmental organizations said Iranian authorities executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, the highest total since 1989. The groups warned Tehran risks using capital punishment even more...