In a twist of fate less than three weeks before the US Open, tennis star Andy Murray has been dealt a fresh injury blow, casting a shadow of uncertainty over his future in the sport. The former world No. 1 was forced to withdraw from the Canadian Open due to a nagging abdominal strain, reviving […]
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More than half of all working Americans expect to retire at the age of 65 or older. In reality, only a third wait that long. The majority actually retire between ages 55 and 62. The recent 2023 Retirement Confidence Survey, conducted among those looking forward to retirement, uncovers a notable disparity between retirement expectations and […]
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A dedicated Burger King employee received nearly half a million dollars in donations through GoFundMe after a video he shared to commemorate 27 years without missing a day of work went viral. Kevin Ford, a cashier and cook at the Burger King location at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, posted a video on TikTok […]
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A former corporate marketer returns to the classroom, this time in the footsteps of a mentor who had kindled her passion for writing. (Photo courtesy of Metro Creative Connection) Last fall and winter I spent four months teaching third-grade students at a local elementary school how to write. An eight-year-old girl with cornflower blue eyes […]
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MONTREAL (AP) — Caroline Wozniacki made a triumphant return to tennis, defeating Kimberly Birrell in straight sets at the National Bank Open on Tuesday. Wozniacki dominated from the start, securing a 6-2, 6-2 victory while pushing her Australian opponent across the court during rallies. The Dane will face Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech […]
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In 2015, when Diana and Charles Cox were considering where to retire, they drove their recreational vehicle across the Southwest to visit several possibilities: Santa Fe, New Mexico; Sedona, Arizona; Phoenix; Las Vegas. They’d lived in San Jose, California, for nearly 20 years, but Diana Cox was winding down her practice as a biotech patent […]
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When you retire, you hope that you’ll be able to anticipate the events that could cause you financial challenges down the road. For one thing, most retirees are probably aware that, even if they remain healthy, their health care costs may rise, even if they’re covered by Medicare or Medicare Advantage. But there’s another potential […]
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A former Chicago Bulls champion has looked unrecognizable in his post-NBA career after retiring nearly 28 years ago. The 58-year-old Ricky Blanton has his own insurance agency based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ricky Blanton played for the LSU basketball team from 1985-1989Credit: The General // LSU // Ricky Blanton The 1989 second-round pick Blanton signed […]
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In a new interview with “Paltrocast” host Darren Paltrowitz, CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin spoke about his decision to retire after the 30th anniversary of the release of the band’s debut album in 2023. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “It’s been a great career and I’m just so grateful that our music has lasted for […]
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Green believes Looney deserves Warriors jersey retirement originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green believes once Kevon Looney retires, no other Warriors player should be allowed to wear No. 5. On Friday, Green reposted an image to his Instagram story stating Looney has done more than enough in his eight seasons with Golden […]
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