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5 questions to ask when helping an older parent with money
Conversations about money often require sensitivity and patience, especially when the person across the table is an older parent. Some of us won’t need — or want — to get involved in someone else’s finances. But others may have to take an active role in helping an older...
Hulu's 'We Were the Lucky Ones' is a good reminder to talk to your elders while you still can
In Hulu's limited-series “ We Were the Lucky Ones, " the Kurc family in Poland is separated during World War II and spends years trying to reunite. This was before the Internet and cell phones so tracking each other's whereabouts was hard. It's based on a non-fiction book of the...
Peru archbishop who sued 2 journalists over reports on abuses, financial corruption resigns early
ROME (AP) — A Peruvian archbishop who sued two journalists over their reports about sexual abuse and alleged financial corruption in his religious movement, Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, has resigned amid a Vatican investigation. Pope Francis on Tuesday accepted the resignation of...
In Taiwan, a group is battling fake news one conversation at a time — with a focus on seniors
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Their days often began at the crack of dawn. They’d head out to a church, a temple, a park and set up a stall. They’d seek out seniors in particular, those who are perhaps the most vulnerable citizens of the information-saturated society that has enveloped...
Wayzata's Jackson McAndrew, bound for Creighton, is Minnesota boys basketball AP Player of Year
The 2024 Associated Press All-State team for Minnesota high school boys basketball, as voted on by statewide media: PLAYER OF THE YEAR Jackson McAndrew, Wayzata FIRST TEAM Jackson McAndrew, senior, Wayzata Isaac Asuma,...
Pennsylvania lawmakers push to find out causes of death for older adults in abuse or neglect cases
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republican state lawmakers are pushing Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration to do more to investigate the deaths of older adults who are the subject of an abuse or neglect complaint after Pennsylvania recorded a steep increase in such deaths, starting in 2019. ...
West Virginia Republican governor signs budget, vows to bring back lawmakers for fixes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a budget of just under $5 billion Thursday after criticizing lawmakers for approving it in the waning hours of the 60-day session with less money for some critically needed programs. Justice was especially concerned...
Arizona's most populous county has confirmed 645 heat-associated deaths in metro Phoenix last year
PHOENIX (AP) — Public health officials in Arizona’s most populous county on Wednesday reported they confirmed a staggering 645 heat-associated deaths last year — more than 50% higher than 2022 and another consecutive annual record in arid metro Phoenix. The numbers in the...
Hagen Burrows of Minnetonka is the AP Player of the Year for Minnesota boys hockey
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The 2024 Minnesota Associated Press all-state boys hockey team, as voted on by statewide media: PLAYER OF THE YEAR Hagen Burrows, Minnetonka FIRST TEAM Forward — Hagen Burrows, senior, Minnetonka ...
Millennial Money: The evolution of retirement — and what it might mean for you
Now that retirement spans more years than ever, you might need to rethink how you’re envisioning that stage of your life. Although Americans are retiring a little later than they did 30 years ago, they’re also living longer. Retirement isn’t a blip on the life radar — it’s a significant...
