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Car Talk: Faulty switches may be causing radio glitches

Dear Car Talk: My new used car, a 2016 Honda CR-V, has a radio that turns on and up all by itself. How can this be possible?! I have watched the radio volume go up when I'm not touching anything. I'd sleep better at night if you could explain this to me. Thank you! -- Vicki I suggest you buy ...

Dear Annie: Afraid to trade security for soil

Dear Annie: I've been married nearly 40 years. My wife's father has passed, and her 81-year-old mother still lives on the family farm. My wife is on a loan her mother took out to buy part of that farm, and she handles everything for my mother-in-law. One of her brothers lives in the farmhouse ...

Dear Annie: From retired accountant to uninvited inspector

Dear Annie: My 72-year-old father retired from his accounting job two years ago and appointed himself "Director of Operations" of my household. He lives 15 minutes away and stops by unannounced at least three times a week. He's reorganized my garage ("Your shelving system was illogical"), ...

Hints From Heloise: Open fruit cups without frustration

Dear Heloise: In response to the question about how to open fruit cups without spilling: Before opening it, tilt the cup back away from you so that the juice is away from one side. When opening it, tilt it back toward you while continuing to peel off the top. Works like a charm! -- Terri M., in ...

To Your Good Health: How doctors use AI scribes to draft up clinical notes

DEAR DR. ROACH: My doctor's office makes patients sign in for appointments on their electronic kiosks. When you sign in, you must accept that doctors are using an AI tool during your appointment. You cannot decline using AI; either you accept, or you cannot sign in for the appointment. It says ...