At age 40, Ryan Quarles has spent nearly a third of his life in elected office. First elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2010, he served as a legislator until being sworn in as commissioner of agriculture in 2016, a role he leaves in a few days’ time after serving two full terms. […]
Happy holidays, remote workers. In software firm Scoop’s 2024 Flex Report, which includes flexible work predictions from an array of industry experts, one idea bubbled to prominence: CEOs might finally give up the effort on making mandated in-office days happen. “By the end of 2024, executives will be forced to admit their RTO mandates did […]
Financial advisor and columnist Michele Cagan I’m turning 68 shortly and plan to wait to claim my Social Security at age 70 to maximize the monthly benefit. I also plan to retire at the end of the year, if not sooner (so in three months or less). Does withdrawing from my traditional IRAs (current balance […]
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India said on Tuesday it had signed agreements with Russia for future units of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, who is on a visit to Russia, is expected to hold talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday, and […]
It was a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for the record books. The mercury reached 54 degrees on Monday, breaking the previous record of 51 set in 1922, according to Eric Ahasic, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Twin Cities office in Chanhassen. Christmas Eve day saw a high of 55 degrees, breaking the […]
With a “secret” component from bacteria, humans may be able to increase crop production even as the planet warms. Researchers at the University of Liverpool showed how bacteria can boost photosynthesis in plants, helping them grow and perhaps creating a way to increase crop yields. In a study published in Nature in April, the scientists […]
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday said he would not support funding toward a future Palestinian state that would be run in part by either the militant group Hamas or the Palestinian Authority after Israel’s war with Hamas ends. “Here’s what I want the world to know: If Hamas is still standing when this is […]
Because they are common targets for hackers and thieves, businesses that hold cryptocurrency on behalf of their customers need insurance that covers customers’ losses due to theft and system or hardware failures. This need provides a market opportunity for insurers, provided that they can mitigate the risks. Key Takeaways Cryptocurrency insurance could become a “big […]
New technology from Japanese startup Serendix may eventually turn the dream of home ownership from the seemingly impossible into the possible for many Americans — and help us give our planet an assist in the process. Serendix, which hopes to make housing more affordable, recently combined 3D printing and CNC machining to build a house […]
After one of the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history consumed their houses, schools, churches and businesses, the people of Lahaina see the chance for rebirth. The Aug. 8 inferno left 100 dead and many more displaced and injured. It also claimed over 2,000 buildings and 2,170 acres, including many family homes and structures that were […]
Anthony Joshua insists he remains focused on securing victory on Saturday night and will not be distracted by thoughts of future fights when he goes up against Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia. The 34-year-old is aiming to make it three wins from three in 2023, having already beaten Jermaine Franklin Jr by unanimous decision in […]
Editor’s note: This story originally appeared in the Dec. 20 edition of Military Times. A Defense Department agency dedicated to caring for aging enlisted veterans is facing financial shortfalls that could deplete its trust fund within 20 years and affect its ability to serve those retired and former service members, a government watchdog has found. […]