Comment on Japan's corpse hotels upset some of the neighbors

Dear Readers: Over my 21 years writing this column, I’ve stayed in touch with many readers whose questions have particularly affected me. One such reader, whose question first ran in 2021, provided an “update,” published in 2023. He and I have continued to correspond, and I’m happy to share an update to his update, as a reminder — to all of us — that time plus wisdom can bring on a (mostly) happy ending. Below is the original question and my answer (edited for length).

Ever get the feeling you're not talking to a human online or that the "people" responding to a social media post aren't of this world?

Connections requires players to find the connections between 16 words, and place them in four groups of four. If you want some help, we have the solution to Connections for Wednesday, June 12, 2024, along with hints to help you solve it yourself.

Alongside major announcements like Apple Intelligence, iOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, Apple also showcased the next iteration of watchOS at WWDC 2024. Below, we list the best watchOS 11 features that Apple plans to bring to your Apple Watch in fall 2024.

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