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Leonard Pitts Jr.: Trump ‘fell under malignant influence’?

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“Donald was enabled from the beginning …” — Mary L. Trump, “Too Much and Never Enough”

David Trinko: Ex-Lima Mayor Berger’s new job focuses on energy

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After 32 years on the ground leading the City of Lima as mayor, David Berger looked to the sky for his next challenge.

Michael Reagan: Trump 2024 is too risky for Republicans

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Donald Trump is out there speaking and drawing fired-up crowds in places like Illinois.

John Grindrod: Always lurking in the cerebral recesses, writer’s block

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To an inveterate golfer like my friend of over 60 years, Mike Schepp, and my sis, Joanie, there is one word never to be uttered, for the thought is that were it spoken, it would somehow manifest itself in their games. That word, “shank,” describes striking the ball on the innermost part of the clubface, causing it to squirt off to the side just a short distance.

Lori Borgman: The news break that can lower your blood pressure

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I ran into a friend recently who asked if I knew she had “quit” a year ago. She said she simply knew it was time and went “cold turkey.”

Legal-Ease: Real estate escrow: taxes, insurance and PMI

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Many people borrow money to make their home purchases. In that context, lenders sometimes set up “escrow” for real estate taxes, property insurance and private mortgage insurance (PMI).

Reghan Winkler: Avoiding scams disguised as grants

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Many individuals, families, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations continue to struggle as America tries to get back on its feet. Sky high inflation and gas prices coupled with supply chain and workforce woes have made recovery a tough proposition, resulting in desperate attempts to stay afloat.

Carl P. Leubsdorf: Many alternatives to Trump, Biden

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Donald Trump is reportedly preparing an early announcement of his 2024 candidacy. The White House insists President Joe Biden will seek re-election.

Thomas L. Hogan: Fed must act now to stop runaway inflation

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Price inflation in the United States is getting out of control. Americans are seeing prices rise at the fastest rates in 40 years. Until recently, the Federal Reserve — the agency tasked with ensuring price stability — has been unwilling to address the problem.

Holy Cow! History: America’s Biggest Political Blunder, 50 Years Later

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We all make mistakes. They are an unpleasant fact of life.