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☆ The 10 cheapest U.S. states to retire in—Florida barely makes the list
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-26 | by ( Cheyenne Devon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Rather, Alabama is the most affordable state to retire in, according to WalletHub's "2023 Best States to Retire." The analysis compared all 50 states across three key categories: health care, quality of life and affordability. In Hawaii, a $1 million retirement fund would be empty in a little over 10 years — the fastest of any state, according to GoBankingRates. Despite ranking ninth in affordability, Florida came in at No. A $1 million retirement reserve would last about 18 years there, per GoBankingRates.

Then came the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train on February 3, releasing toxic chemicals into the air and nearby water, and he fears crashing the value of his home. There are too many unknowns.”Stewart, 65, recently voiced his fury and sadness about what he lost to Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw on a February 22 Town Hall about the derailment on CNN. Homeowners are worried that in addition to any health risks from the chemical release, the derailment has greatly diminished the value of their homes. I think they’re going to be in the crosshairs of the accountants of Norfolk Southern saying ‘We’re not going to pay full compensation.’”Norfolk can afford to compensate homeownersPaying the homeowners and businesses wouldn’t necessarily be difficult for Norfolk Southern. Those values are only a fraction of the money that Norfolk Southern earns.

☆ NHL roundup: Bruins bounce Rangers for 10th straight win
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

At the end of a board battle behind Elliott in the second period, Hinostroza one-timed his second goal off a pass from Casey Mittelstadt at 5:35 for Buffalo's first lead. Captain Dylan Larkin scored in the second period and Magnus Hellberg made 32 saves for the Red Wings, who have lost five straight games (0-4-1). Bennett, who had missed six straight games, scored one goal. Capitals 8, Sharks 3Craig Smith scored twice in Washington's four-goal second period and the visitors rallied for a win against San Jose. Predators 3, Blackhawks 1Philip Tomasino, Tyson Barrie and Colton Sissons scored for visiting Nashville in a win against Chicago.

☆ These consumer stocks may have underpriced options ahead of earnings, Goldman says
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-26 | by ( Jesse Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Uncertainty in the consumer sector has created a potential options opportunity for investors in the final weeks of earnings season, according to Goldman Sachs. The average large-cap Consumer Staples stock has moved +/-3.7% on the day of earnings, inline with options implied moves and above the 17-year average of +/-3.2%," the note said. Additionally, Goldman analyzed the components of SPDR's consumer discretionary ETF (XLY) and consumer staples ETF (XLP) and found there are several stocks in both groups whose options are implying unusually low volatility, according to Goldman. "One-month implied volatility on the average XLY stock is only in its 44th percentile relative to the past year, despite upcoming earnings (35th percentile for the XLY ETF). The companies below are scheduled to report earnings before the next monthly options expiration date on March 17 and have options prices that are implying below average volatility.

☆ Iran marks revolution anniversary, hackers interrupt state TV coverage
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/3] Iranians are seen under a large flag of Iran during the 44th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2023. His live televised speech was interrupted on the internet for about a minute, with a logo appearing on the screen of a group of anti-Iranian government hackers that goes by the name of “Edalat Ali (Justice of Ali). A voice shouted “Death to the Islamic Republic.”Nationwide protests swept Iran following the death in September of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of the country's morality police. Government television on Saturday aired live footage of the state rallies around the country. His speech was frequently interrupted by chants of “Death to America” - a trademark slogan at state rallies.

☆ Iran unveils underground base meant to protect its aging US-made fighter jets
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-08 | by ( Stefano D'Urso | The Aviationist | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Iran unveiled an underground air force base called "Eagle 44" for the 44th anniversary of the Iranian revolution. The underground base is said to be the first large enough to host fighter jets and one of several being built. During the visit of the officers, the aging F-4 Phantoms jets of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force were shown starting up and taxiing through the tunnels to reach the runway outside of the underground base. Iranian military officials at underground air force base "Eagle 44" on February 7. According to Tasnim, the new missile was put on display in the new underground base, but Su-24s and the "Asef" missile were nowhere to be seen in the photos and videos shared by the news agencies.

☆ Djokovic targets 10th Australian Open final, Paul looks to flip the script
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Shrivathsa Sridhar | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Fourth seed Djokovic, seeking a record-extending 10th Australian Open title, has been in dominant form in his return to the country, a year after being deported on the eve of last year's tournament for not being vaccinated against COVID-19. "I feel good on court, better and better as the tournament progresses," Djokovic said. "I've been in this situation so many times in my life, in my career, I've never lost a semi-final at the Australian Open. "It's important to me," said Paul, the first American man to reach the Australian Open semis since Andy Roddick in 2009. CROWD FAVOURITEStefanos Tsitsipas will make his fourth appearance in the semi-finals at the Australian Open when he takes on revitalised Russian Karen Khachanov.

The wave of buying was led by crude (+78 million barrels), especially Brent (+55 million), with smaller buying in NYMEX and ICE WTI (+23 million). The increase in investors’ Brent positions was the largest since August 2018 and the sixth-largest out of 514 weeks since the time series began in 2013. Chartbook: Investors' oil positionsThe sudden turn around seems to have been driven by a combination of low initial positioning and a sudden increase in confidence about the outlook for the global economy and oil consumption. Ironically, the biggest risk to the economy and oil consumption is that the economic revival rekindles inflationary pressures and forces the major central banks to persist in raising interest rates longer and higher. Related columns:- Bullishness on oil ebbs at start of 2023 (Reuters, Jan. 16)- Hedge fund petroleum buying paused over year end (Reuters, Jan. 9)- Bullish oil investors look beyond China's COVID wave (Reuters, Jan. 3)- Investors abandon bullish oil positions as recession nears (Reuters, Dec. 12)John Kemp is a Reuters market analyst.

☆ Amazon is rapidly opening new Whole Foods stores after halting Amazon Fresh's expansion, in a troubling sign for online grocery sales
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-18 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Whole Foods wants to triple the number of stores it opens, CEO Jason Buechel said Monday. Last year, Whole Foods opened 11 stores, according to industry publication Winsight Grocery Business. Last March, Amazon said it would close 68 stores, including all of its Amazon Books and Amazon 4-Star locations. Amazon has also reportedly paused new store openings for its Amazon Fresh grocery chain, The Information reported in December. "We are so bullish on our potential to continue to add stores," Buechel said according to Winsight.

WASHINGTON — Patrick Leahy was swept into the Senate nearly a half-century ago in the wake of the Watergate scandal and President Richard Nixon’s resignation and pardon. Ron Frehm / APSen. Leahy take photos on the inaugural stand during Barack Obama's presidential inauguration at the Capitol on Jan. 21, 2013. Let’s stay here and vote where we can be seen.”Sen. Leahy, D-Vt., walks to the Senate Chamber on Jan. 6, 2021. Ira Schwarz / APSupreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor is sworn in by committee chairman Sen. Leahy, D-Vt., during her confirmation hearing in 2009 in Washington. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., and Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., in the Senate subway.

☆ Fact Check-New ‘Er’ blood group is not proof COVID-19 vaccines alter DNA
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-16 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

A recently discovered blood group system called Er is not proof that mRNA in COVID-19 vaccines is changing people’s DNA, as some social media users have claimed. Scientists told Reuters that Er has always existed and antigens from the blood group were first discovered more than 40 years ago. New blood group systems have been regularly discovered for decades.”Bailey said: “One of the antigens that make up the blood group system was discovered more than 40 years ago. The existence of the blood group Er does not suggest that mRNA vaccines are changing people’s blood types or DNA. Antigens from the blood group Er were first discovered 40 years ago.

☆ Tom Brady makes record 44th fourth-quarter comeback as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —When his team trails in the fourth quarter, Tom Brady is almost inevitable. Down 13 points against the New Orleans Saints in the closing minutes, Brady steered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to an improbable 17-16 win on Monday Night Football. The win was extraordinary even by Brady’s standards, marking the largest regular-season fourth-quarter comeback in his career, according to ESPN. That brought Tampa Bay within six points before Brady orchestrated an 11-play, game-winning drive and found Rachaad White for the touchdown with three seconds remaining. New Orleans have a bye this weekend and next face the Atlanta Falcons on December 18, while Tampa Bay play the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

☆ Analysis: Age gap no problem for France's deadly striking duo
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( William Schomberg | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Giroud looked set for a secondary role for France until the team's number one centre forward Karim Benzema pulled out with an injury on the even of the tournament. That understanding was clear for all to see as Poland were cut apart by France's strikers. "It's still a long way to go and, obviously, you need to enjoy the game," he said. "If we attack, try to attack, it's a bit different. Additional reporting by Bartosz Dąbrowski in Gdansk, Poland; Writing by William Schomberg; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Slick Switzerland edge Serbia in goalfest to reach last 16
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-02 | by ( Hritika Sharma | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

DOHA, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Switzerland reached the World Cup knockout phase for the third straight time after prevailing 3-2 over Serbia on Friday to finish runners-up in Group G and set up a last 16 showdown with Portugal. But Switzerland resolutely saw out the win, and finished second in Group G behind Brazil on goal difference. Switzerland have now reached the last 16 of every World Cup and European Championship since 2014 and will meet Group H winners Portugal on Tuesday for a place in the quarter-finals. Serbia, who needed a win to give themselves a chance of advancing, finished bottom of the group with only one point. They have never moved past the World Cup group stage since the break-up of Yugoslavia.

☆ Biden calls USMNT to wish them luck before their first World Cup match in 8 years: 'Coach, put me in — I'm ready to play'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( John Haltiwanger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Biden called the USMNT to offer the squad support before its first World Cup game against Wales. "Coach, put me in — I'm ready to play," Biden said. "Coach, put me in — I'm ready to play," Biden jokingly said to coach Gregg Berhalter. "Best of luck to @USMNT at the World Cup! Men's National Soccer Team (@USMNT) November 21, 2022After playing Wales on Monday, the USMNT is set to take on England on Friday.

☆ Unfancied Qatar and Ecuador eye best chance for early points
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Andrew Cawthorne | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The more daunting prospects of African champions Senegal and perennial powerhouse the Netherlands await them next. Qatar had longer than most squads to bond during European camps, beat several Central American sides in recent friendlies, and draw self-belief from their 2019 Asian Cup title. "Obviously, I'm not talking about Qatar winning the World Cup, but competing at a good level against those three teams is our challenge," said coach Felix Sanchez. They boast some more recognisable names than the Qataris, including Premier League midfielder Moises Caicedo and veteran striker Enner Valencia. Ecuador, too, will be relieved just to be walking out after they faced possible expulsion over an accusation of fielding an ineligible player.

☆ Couple sentenced in plot to sell U.S. submarine secrets by hiding intel in peanut butter sandwich
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

In one of them, Diana Toebbe told her husband to flush the letter down a toilet after reading it. Prior to sentencing, Jonathan Toebbe described his battles with stress in taking on additional duties and his own battle with alcohol. The couple was arrested in October 2021 after Jonathan Toebbe placed a card in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Prosecutors had sought three years for Diana Toebbe. An FBI agent posing as a foreign government’s representative made contact with Toebbe, ultimately paying in cryptocurrency for the information Toebbe was offering.

☆ An auction of 60 works from the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's art collection smashes records by raising $1.5 billion
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Stephanie Stacey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

An auction of late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's art collection raised just over $1.5 billion. The Christie's auction has set a new record as the biggest art sale in history. The most expensive work was Georges Seurat's "Les Poseuses, Ensemble (Petite version)", which fetched $149.2 million. This painting, which depicts three nude women, is considered a pioneering work of Seurat's signature style of Pointillism. A total of five pieces went for more than $100 million each at the auction in New York on Wednesday night.

☆ UK PM Liz Truss resigns after just 6 weeks, rejected by financial markets and her own party
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation on Thursday. Truss' economic growth plan sparked chaos in the markets and her own party. Truss could become the shortest-serving prime minister in her country's history, if she leaves office before she hits 119 days. Truss became the prime minister on September 6, after she won her party's leadership contest. The leader of the Labour party, the UK's biggest opposition party, said that the country should have a general election instead of another prime minister being appointed by the Conservatives.

☆ Obama says he still views his job as uplifting the next generation of Democrats — as a former aide joked about the 'Silent Generation' leading the party
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"Pod Save America" co-host Jon Lovett joked with Obama about the age of the nation's leaders. Lovett quipped whether the next generation of leadership Obama talks about was "The Silent Generation. "Did you intend on that to be the Silent Generation?" One possible explanation is that as president, Obama presided over two disastrous midterms for his party that greatly depleted Democrat's bench to draw on for bigger races. Now, with his former vice president in the Oval Office, the 44th president said he can focus on the next generation of leaders.

☆ Gen Z spending on the rise, survey finds. Here's how teens are spending their money – and which brands, products, and e-commerce sites they prefer.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Áine Cain | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Piper Sandler released its "Taking Stock with Teens" survey for the fall of 2022. Piper Sandler's teen spending survey project first kicked off in 2001, and has amassed over 56.5 million data points across the years. The survey discovered that "self-reported" spending for teens jumped 3% over year, although it dropped 2% from spring 2022. Females 'led the increase in teen spending.' Piper Sandler found that teen spending is up 3% year-over-year Courtesy of Piper SandlerFemale teens reported a year-over-year spending increase of 10%.

☆ 'If you can make it here...' - runners race up Empire State building
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

NEW YORK, Oct 7 (Reuters) - While some New Yorkers are taking pains to avoid returning to the office, others are racing to the top of the Empire State Building. The iconic New York landmark played host Thursday evening to the 44th annual Empire State Building Run-Up. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register1/3 Runners compete in the 44th Annual Empire State Building Run-Up the 86 floors to the 86th floor observatory of the Empire State Building in New York City, U.S., October 6, 2022. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton Read MoreThe men saw a repeat champion in Malaysian tower runner, Soh Wai Ching, while Cindy Harris of Indianapolis was a repeat winner for the women's race. "This really means a lot to me," Soh Wai Ching said.

☆ Fights over political lines have fueled the aging of America's government. But that may be changing.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-25 | by ( Grace Panetta | Walt Hickey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

Redistricting and fights over political lines have fueled the aging of America's government. Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois outside a January 6 committee hearing on June 13, 2022. Partisan gerrymandering, the redrawing of political district lines to favor one political party over the other, has gotten increasingly tactical. In all, 14 House incumbents lost renomination in 2022, the highest number in a single cycle since 1992. If you're a Democrat in a Republican district, your days are probably numbered."

☆ The ‘Cost’ of Voting in America: A Look at Where It’s Easiest and Hardest
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Nick Corasaniti | Allison Mccann | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +13 min

Researchers focused on 10 categories related to voting, including registration, inconvenience, early voting, polling hours and absentee voting. The state also stopped using special voting deputies, officials whose tasks had sometimes included conducting voter registration drives, according to the study. To assess the voting laws passed after the 2020 election, this year’s Cost of Voting Index study added new categories and scoring. While the political debate surrounding new election laws has centered on ballots and the voting process, the Cost of Voting Index also gives heavy weight to the ease of voter registration. States rank higher in the index if they allow voter registration drives, provide automatic voter registration, offer same-day registration and maintain longer periods in which to register.

☆ A new event will reveal how Magic Johnson, CEOs, an Army General, and athletes build teams for success
▼ + stars: | 2021-09-06 | by ( Sponsor Post | Created Safetyculture With Insider Studios | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

But extraordinary teams don't just happen, they're made. The SafetyCulture Summit 2021: Made Extraordinary event has been designed for teams who work in operations, safety, risk and quality. Made Extraordinary will highlight the teamwork which goes into extraordinary success and unpack the makings of greatness." Broadcast live from Las Vegas, the event will explore the structure behind success, innovation and the power of everyday teams. Nadja West: Leading through uncertaintyA trailblazer in leadership, retired Lieutenant General Nadja West was the 44th surgeon general of the US Army and the commanding general of US Army Medical Command.

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