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According to a study by Allianz Life, 64% of Americans aged 25 and older are more fearful of running out of money in retirement than dying, driven by inflation, taxes, and concerns about Social Security benefits. The study highlights that Gen Xers, facing imminent retirement, are the most worried, with 70% expressing concern, while the average American believes they need $1.26 million for a comfortable retirement, significantly higher than the median retirement savings of $87,000....

Cicadas, specifically Brood XIV, are set to emerge in spring 2025 across the eastern United States, with billions expected in areas like Kentucky and Tennessee. This brood, which appears every 17 years, will be the only group this spring, resulting in fewer cicadas compared to 2024. They will emerge when the soil temperature rises, typically from late April to early June, and will remain above ground for about 4 to 6 weeks, creating loud buzzing...

IMF Report on US EconomyThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its forecast for the US economy, predicting a slowdown in growth to 1.8% this year, down from 2.7% estimated in January, attributed in part to President Donald Trump's global tariffs. This downward adjustment reflects concerns over slower economic expansion and rising prices. The BBC's Michelle Fleury highlights three key factors influencing the IMF's revised predictions, underscoring the potential impact of trade policies on economic...

Lithos Carbon, a Seattle-based carbon removal company, is utilizing enhanced rock weathering by repurposing mining waste like basalt and limestone dust to capture carbon dioxide and improve agricultural efficiency. This innovative process accelerates the natural carbon absorption that typically takes thousands of years, allowing farmers to apply the dust over their fields to enhance soil health and crop yields while removing up to 1 billion tons of CO2 annually. By integrating sustainable practices, Lithos aims...

A Fort Worth man, 23-year-old Alexander Taylor Valdez, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his mother, Teresita Sayson, during an attempted exorcism. Police were alerted by an anonymous 911 call reporting a disturbing photo of a woman covered in blood, leading them to Valdez, who was found with blood on his body and confessed, "I was doing witchcraft to kill my mom." Authorities discovered Sayson dead in the home with severe trauma, and Valdez is...

Karen Read is on trial for the second time regarding the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, who died in January 2022 after allegedly being struck by Read's SUV following a night of drinking. The prosecution claims she left the scene, while her defense argues against the accusation, alleging a cover-up and highlighting flaws in the police investigation. Key evidence includes Read's own statements, DNA findings on her vehicle, and conflicting testimonies...