Advice Miss Manners: What do you do if you say something pleasant to someone and they totally ignore you? Published: Jul. 03, 2025, 3:00 p.m.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I had a quick cough, just a tickle. Do I have to apologize to the people around me? I didn’t do it intentionally. Same with a sneeze.

Miss Manners: If someone ignores your greeting, should you try again? Miss Manners: I have a disability that makes eating challenging; should I give up on restaurants?

Rylie Dewley, Miss Eastern Shore, and Abby Sosa, Miss Hidden River, tied for the top score in the talent competition. Dewley, 21, performed a baton routine to “Thunderstruck.” ...

Lauren Vance and Evie Smith tied for the top score in talent on Thursday. Emma Walters won the evening gown preliminary.

I’d like to include a token of my gratitude upon returning (a borrowed) item, but have no idea what, since this person is a stranger to me.

RICHARDSON, Texas -- Congratulations to Miss Richardson, Sadie Schiermeyer, the newly crowned Miss Texas 2025.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark will not play in Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Sparks because of a groin injury.

Twenty-eight contestants competed for the title of Miss Ohio; Miss Ohio 2025 Olivia Fosson of Kitts Hill, will compete at Miss America in September.

Life & Culture Miss Manners: My friend’s impractical outing invites don’t take my needs into consideration Published: Jun. 21, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Sometimes I get a thinking-of-you greeting card, or something similar, out of the blue from a friend.

How The Muppets' Miss Piggy taught 'Paper Doll' author Dylan Mulvaney that there’s no shame in living an over-the-top life.