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Retirees are underestimating how long they will live

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:55:24 GMT

(The Hill) - A significant share of older Americans underestimate how long their retirement is going to last: i.e., how long they are going to live. Most people know that the average American lives to an age between 75 and 80. Less well-known, apparently, is that life expectancy rises with age. At age 60, an American man can expect to reach 82; a woman, 85. That knowledge is called longevity literacy, and many of us don’t have it. In a 2022 survey by the insurer TIAA, one-quarter of Americans underestimated the life expectancy of a 60-year-old. Another 28 percent said they didn’t know it. Even among baby boomers, the youngest of whom are nearing 60, more than two-fifths of survey respondents either guessed low on longevity or punted on the question.  Gen Zers make ‘difficult’ employees, managers say “We were kind of shocked to get the data,” said Surya Kolluri, the head of TIAA Institute, which produced the report. Kolluri said he was particularly dismayed over the large...

Gophers football program receives commitment from Kansas offensive lineman for 2024

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:55:24 GMT

The Gophers football program picked up a commitment Sunday from Kansas prep offensive lineman Brett Carroll.Listed at 6-foot-4 and 285 pounds, Carroll received 10 scholarship offers. He made official visits to Illinois, Oklahoma State and Texas Tech.Carroll, of Olathe East High School, is the third offensive lineman and 24th overall commitment in the U’s 2024 class.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Gophers football target Wyatt Gilmore commits to Oklahoma College Sports | Addition of two top linemen lifts Gophers’ 2024 recruiting class into top 10 College Sports | Gophers football program has a top-15 class, but will it last? College Sports | Gophers football: Chanhassen defensive end Sam Macy is latest in-state player to commit College Sports | Gophers football: Greg Eslinger on College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Anthony Edwards agrees to five-year, max rookie extension contract with Timberwolves

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:55:24 GMT

Anthony Edwards has agreed to a five-year, max-extension with the Timberwolves that could keep the star guard in Minnesota through the 2027-28 season, a source confirmed.The deal can become official as soon as July 6.There are no options, for the team or player, included in the deal, which will pay Edwards $217 million at minimum throughout the duration of the contract, and could reach as high as $260 million over the next five years if Edwards makes an All-NBA team next season.Edwards is the fourth player from his draft class to agree to the max rookie deal, joining Memphis’ Desmond Bane, Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball and Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton.The Timberwolves have one more extension to agree to this offseason, as they hope to sign Jaden McDaniels to a long-term contract.Related ArticlesMinnesota Timberwolves | Timberwolves agree to two-way deal with center Luka Garza Minnesota Timberwolves | Charley Walters: Artificial intelligence comi...

ACG hosting exhibition to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:55:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Center Gallery announced they will be presenting "Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop", an exhibition celebrating 50 years of hip-hop music and culture. The showcase is scheduled to kick off on August 1. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The exhibit will feature the work of over 25 regional artists as the gallery commemorates the genesis of hip-hop, which is credited to a performance by DJ Kool Herc at a party in west Bronx in 1973. The showcase, curated by Robert Cooper, Truemaster and BoogieREZ, will also include programs and vendors that embody the hip-hop culture. The event is free to attend, and will be open to the public Tuesday through Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. from August 1 through September 2. There will also be a special artists’ reception night on August 4 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Police: Bear sighting in Albany The Albany Center Gallery is located at 488 Broadway, Suite 107. You can apply...

Native plants on sale at Hudson Crossing Park

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:55:24 GMT

SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - An upcoming plant sale at Hudson Crossing Park offers native flora, and a chance to learn about whatever you want to plant. On Sunday, July 16, the Hudson Crossing Park Native Plant Sale and Workshop is putting down roots. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Starting at 10 a.m. and running until noon, park volunteers will lead demonstrations on how to care for plants properly. Topics include garden bed preparation, species selection and planting, and the importance of planting native plant species. Visitors can get hands-on with what they learn."Native plants play a vital role in our ecosystem, supporting wildlife and promoting biodiversity," said Kate Morse, Executive Director of Hudson Crossing Park. "This event is designed to give people of all ages the knowledge and skills to create native plant gardens in their own yards, transforming them into havens for wildlife while enhancing the natural ...

Police: Wildwood pub pickup ends with man's attempt to choke wife

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:55:24 GMT

EUREKA, Mo. -- A St. Louis County man faces charges for domestic assault, driving while intoxicated, and driving with a revoked license. Police say Thomas Favazza, 47, attempted to strangle his estranged wife while she was driving.The woman went to the Wildwood Pub Saturday to pick up her husband after he had been drinking. While driving they got into an argument and Eureka Police say he grabbed her throat, and then threatened to shoot her. She was able to pull the vehicle over, escape, and call 911. Ameren customers still without power in Missouri and Illinois after weekend storms Officers pulled the vehicle driven by Favazza over later. They noticed he had been drinking and driving with a revoked license.“Strangling someone - let alone your partner who is driving you home because you’re too drunk to drive - is absolutely unacceptable on so many levels,” states St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell.Favazza's bond is set at $50,000, cash-only. If found guilty, sentence...

St. Louis local wins $50,000 prize from Schnucks scratch off

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:55:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo - The firework celebrations started a couple of days early for a St. Louis local.On Friday, June 30, a $50,000 prize was won from a Sratchers player in a St. Louis County Schnucks located on the 4300 block of Butler Hill Road. The prize was won on a '500X' ticket. Frustration, grief over child’s death following delayed emergency response Since May, players have already won more than $12.6 million in prizes from the newest $50 Scratchers ticket. So far, three top prizes of $5 million, six second prizes of $1 million, and an additional 47 $50,000 prizes remain. In total, this leaves $244.9 million in winnings for St. Louisans to compete for. For more information on unclaimed prizes, visit the Missouri Lottery’s mobile app, or click here.

Cardinals $4.44 ticket flash sale starts Wednesday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:55:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The Cardinals have another ticket deal. You can see many Busch Stadium games for as low as $4.44 per ticket. The sale starts at 10 a.m. on July 5th and goes to July 6th, while supplies last. Customers are limited to eight tickets per game.There are some great matchups like the Cards / Cub series included. Games included in this deal are for series between the Miami Marlins (July 17-19), Chicago Cubs (July 27-28), Minnesota Twins (August 1-3), New York Mets (August 17-18), San Diego Padres (August 28-30), and more.To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/four or call 314-345-9000. This offer will not be available at the Busch Stadium Box Office.

Judge grants Vail immediate possession of Vail Resorts’ owned site in East Vail

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:55:24 GMT

On Friday, June 30, Eagle County District Court Chief Judge Paul Dunkelman issued an order ruling in favor of the town of Vail in its immediate possession hearing against Vail Resorts.The judge’s order grants the town’s motion for immediate possession for the East Vail site, determining that the town had the authority to condemn the site, that the town is taking the site for a public use and purpose and that there is a necessity for the town to acquire the property.In his order, Dunkelman writes that this case has been “pitted as the critical need for workforce housing versus the critical need to protect wildlife habitat,” with both parties acknowledging the importance of both needs as well as their obligation to address these needs.“Despite these acknowledgments, the Town and Vail Resorts have been unable to work together to jointly focus on addressing these needs and meeting these obligations, at least as to the Subject Property,” Dunkelman wrote. “Instead of meeting their respons...

Colorado woman hit by train after police locked her in vehicle parked on tracks pleads no contest to misdemeanor

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:55:24 GMT

The Colorado woman who was hit by a train after officers locked her in the back of a police SUV that was parked on railroad tracks in Weld County pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge Friday after prosecutors dropped a felony charge against her.Yareni Rios-Gonzalez, 21, will avoid jail time if she follows the conditions of her deferred sentence and completes 10 hours of community service, according to court records.Rios-Gonzalez was stopped by Fort Lupton and Platteville police officers on Sept. 16 after a 911 caller told dispatchers she’d flashed a gun at him during a road rage incident. Officers took Rios-Gonzalez into custody and then locked her in the back of a police SUV that was parked on the tracks near U.S. 85 and Weld County Road 38.The officers then failed to move the SUV or help Rios-Gonzalez as a train bore down on the vehicle, horn blaring, and as Rios-Gonzalez screamed for help. The train hit the SUV with her inside, and she suffered significant injuries inc...