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I swore I wouldn’t be like dad, but it’s happening

Dear Amy: My father was critical, critical, cruel to my mother, and generally lacked empathy or love. I don’t remember ever saying “I love you” to any of us. I would start these fights with mom that would make everyone uncomfortable. Columnist Amy Dickinson (Bill Hogan / Chicago Tribune) My …

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Another electric van is coming. This is what you need to know.

Text size Private company Lordstown Motors has entered the fray, unveiling its all-electric pickup, Endurance. Servpro, a fire and water damage restoration company, has promised to order 1,200 trucks. Courtesy photography The fully electric truck space is getting crowded. More market participants compete for a share of this lucrative segment …

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Scientists estimate the speed and distance of coronavirus transmission when people cough, sneeze, speak, and run

There are many scientists who know, and many who do not. In “Coughs and Sneezes: Their Role in Transmission of Viral Respiratory Infections, Including SARS-CoV-2,” published Tuesday, the researchers describe the various types and sizes of virus-containing drops present in sneezes and coughs, and how some medical procedures and devices …

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