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One self-help book will not transform your mindset, your habits or your emotional health, but the habit of reading might, writes Ranju Kunwor. (Dreamstime/TNS)

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By RANJU KUNWOR Chicago Tribune

July 24, 2025

Are self-help books really helping us?

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (TNS) — If you’re a reader, and you’re on Instagram, chances are the algorithm ...

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Olean resident honored for her work with kinship caregiving families

By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com

October 17, 2025

Danielle Kielar of Olean, a kinship caregiver social worker employed with Catholic Charities of Buffalo, is the 2025 winner of the Cura Award for Outs...

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‘Suite’ deal for ConnectLife blood drives at Olean General, BRMC

October 17, 2025

OLEAN — Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, will be hosting a community blood drives ...

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Book sale ongoing at Olean Library

October 17, 2025

OLEAN — Book lovers, bargain hunters and library supporters have reason to celebrate this month as the Friends of the Olean Public Library host a Flas...

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New York GOP suspends Young Republicans group after release of offensive group chat

October 17, 2025

ALBANY (AP) — New York's Republican State Committee on Friday suspended a Young Republican organization following the release of a group chat that inc...

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Chafing at government accountability

October 17, 2025

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has made no secret about his animosity toward the media. But his demand that press outlets pledge not to report “una...

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