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Oct 14 2024FINANCE

Retirement Woes: Why Health Costs Scare U. S. Retirees

Health costs are a major worry for U.S. retirees. Long-term care, like nursing homes and home health aides, isn't covered by Medicare. This can lead to huge bills late in life. Planning for these costs is key, says Christine Benz, director of financial planning at Morningstar. Retirement expens

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Oct 14 2024BUSINESS

Britain's Big Investment Day: Where's Elon?

Britain's new Labour government just announced a huge 63 billion pounds ($82 billion) investment plan. The focus? Artificial intelligence, life sciences, infrastructure, and technology. This happened at a big business summit in London. Guess who wasn't there? Elon Musk. His social media platform, X,

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Oct 13 2024SPORTS

Sam Mitchell: Basketball Legend and Controversial TV Moment

Sam Mitchell, a former NBA star and Coach of the Year, recently sparked an intense argument on NBA TV. The show’s host, Chris Miles, made a joke about Mitchell’s salary, which didn’t go over well. Mitchell got upset and revealed some personal details about Miles’ life, making things awkward. This in

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Oct 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Friend Behind Gronk's Screen Double

Rob Gronkowski, the famous football player, has a surprising connection to the actor who portrays him in the FX show "American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez." In a recent interview on FanDuel's "Up & Adams" show, Gronkowski revealed that the actor playing him is none other than his close friend and

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Can We Really Control Hurricanes?

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) recently said something crazy. She implied that the government can change the weather, and that the Biden administration used Hurricane Helene to punish political rivals. People laughed at her, and rightly so, because her claims don't hold water. But why

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Oct 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Space Force Plans a Daring Move for the X-37B Spaceplane

It's been almost a year since the US military's X-37B spaceplane started its unusual journey in a highly elliptical orbit. Now, the Space Force has something exciting in store. They plan to use a technique called aerobraking to help the spaceplane return to Earth. This means the X-37B will dip into

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

The Power of Unity: A Look at Trump's Past

Democracy thrives best when we focus on our similarities and respect our differences. But former President Donald Trump has often missed the mark. He tends to highlight our divisions instead of our shared interests. For example, he threatened to deport Muslims and immigrants, and suggested that Jews

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Oct 10 2024SPORTS

Sports Stars Unite to Fight Antisemitism

Picture this: a group of famous sports figures and major leagues coming together for a common cause. That's exactly what happened when Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, launched a campaign called "Time Out Against Hate" with the help of his foundation. This isn't just any campaign

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Oct 10 2024SCIENCE

Why Only Moms Pass On Cell Energy and What It Means for Us

Ever wondered why only your mom can pass on certain parts of your cells? It's all about the tiny powerhouses in our cells, called mitochondria. They make energy that keeps us alive. Unlike most other DNA, the DNA in mitochondria comes only from our moms. Why? Scientists have been puzzled, but new fi

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Oct 10 2024BUSINESS

Shari Redstone Backs Tony Dokoupil's Interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates

Shari Redstone, head of Paramount Global, recently showed support for CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil over his controversial interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates. Speaking at New York Advertising Week, Redstone praised Dokoupil's handling of the interview. She believed he demonstrated civil discourse and

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