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NEW YORK (AP) — A Netflix documentary about Jennifer Lopez titled “Halftime” will kick off the 21st Tribeca Festival. The New York film festival announced its opening night film Wednesday.

DEAR ABBY: A friend of mine lost her husband a couple of years ago. I didn’t think she was looking for love or companionship, but all of a sudden she has met a younger man, and I’m concerned. I have observed several red flags, but I’m not sure if I should say something.

DEAR ABBY: My adult granddaughter, “Kaia,” is in a relationship with “Jenny.” Jenny’s stepmom doesn’t believe in gay marriage or homosexuality. I’m having a hard time dealing with the fact that Jenny’s family doesn’t accept Kaia or allow her in their home. Kaia is excluded from all holidays and family functions.

We are quickly approaching the time in the legislative session where our focus turns to finalizing the state budget. Constitutionally, crafting a balanced budget is the only requirement of the Legislature each year. Unlike the federal government, the state cannot spend more money than revenues brought in each year, so we spend a great deal of time ensuring our state’s core services are adequately funded with the monies available.

How to contact your elected officials: Mayor Ed Bolt City of Shawnee P.O. Box 1448 Shawnee, OK 74802-1448 Ed.Bolt@shawneeok.org City of Shawnee commissioners Ward 1: Daniel Matthews Daniel.Matthews@ shawneeok.org Ward 2: Bob Weaver Bob.Weaver@shawneeok.org Ward 3: Travis Flood Travis.Flood@shawneeok.org Ward 4: Darren Rutherford Darren.Rutherford@shawneeok.org Ward 5: Mark Sehorn Mark.Sehorn@shawneeok.org Ward 6: Ben Salter Ben.Salter@shawneeok.org Pottawatomie County Commissioners (405) 273-4305 District 1: Melissa Dennis District 2: Randy Thomas District 3: Eddie Stackhouse Governor Gov.

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 17 years with three great kids. My wife and I have struggled on and off during those 17 years. I often feel like maybe I don’t love her. We are complete opposites. I’m adventurous, daring and extroverted. She denies me sex a lot. This last time was for four months.

DEAR ABBY: The pandemic has put a strain on relationships. Last year, I lost my best friend of 40 years over the COVID vaccines. I believe the vaccine helps to keep me safe, as well as helps my family and friends. This friend decided he and his family would not take the jab. He quit his job rather than get vaccinated. This caused a rift so wide that, in his eyes, he and his family could not continue being friends with our family. I’m sad about it.