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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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What to stream: Crank up the adrenaline with these stunt-filled action films

With David Leitch’s love letter to stunt professionals, “The Fall Guy” hitting theaters, and rumblings of a potential Academy Award for stunts on the horizon (something Leitch has advocated for), it’s the perfect time to fire up some of the best movies with the finest stunts that you can find on streaming. Of course this is in no way a comprehensive list, just some suggestions to get the juices flowing during your pre- or post- “Fall Guy” streaming session.

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Miss Manners: Responding to donation requests at checkout

DEAR MISS MANNERS: There are so many requests to give donations at the checkout line these days – sometimes multiple times in a day! I do give to worthy causes, but I have been asked at every visit to one grocery store, where I shop almost daily, for a contribution.
A&E >  Cooking

Community Cookbook: Celebra, es el Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo (the fifth of May) is a perfect time to celebrate Mexican food and culture. Eastern and central Washington, and much of Idaho, are blessed with many Mexican restaurants, bakeries, taquerias and mobile food vendors. Please visit them and enjoy their excellent food, service and festive music. Experience these cultural treasures during Cinco de Mayo and year-round.
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Ask the doctors: Flu shot may help prevent heart attacks

Dear Doctors: I can’t stop thinking about what my doctor said when I got my flu shot last fall. I’m a 55-year-old man, and I have a history of high blood pressure. He said the flu shot will give me extra protection against having a heart attack. What is the connection?
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Laughter and connection in the digital age

Dear Annie: The recent letter about giving children experiences instead of things really struck a chord. When the writer said, “One of the most beautiful sounds in the world is the laughter of a child. You can almost hear their brain enjoying life,” it nearly brought me to tears.
A&E >  Pop culture

Ex-Rep. George Santos revives drag queen persona Kitara, says it’s for charity

NEW YORK — (S)he’s ba-a-a-ck — and it’s all for a good cause! Ex-Rep. George Santos on Monday is reviving his long-hidden drag queen persona for what he claims is a charity fundraising effort after the collapse of his political career. The disgraced former lawmaker tweeted that he will record personalized short videos using the cross-dressing alter ego that he abandoned nearly two decades ago, ...
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Miss Manners: ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ for 6-year-olds

DEAR MISS MANNERS: It’s nearing that time again: time for the ridiculous show of kindergarten “graduations.” I generally decline invitations to any such events, but this year I have a grandniece “graduating” who lives in the same town I do.