Tag: knew

New Discovery Challenges Everything We Thought We Knew About Giraffe Necks

Giraffe ancestors had shorter necks. Why that changed so drastically over their evolution has stirred a surprising amount of debate since the time of Charles Darwin. While a recent theory suggests regulating body temperature may have played a role, the main giraffe neck-elongation contenders are competition over food or sex. Today, these highly social mammals […]

I Retired While I Was in Debt — 5 Things I Wish I Knew First

Tom Merton / iStock.com Retiring with debt is a reality many Americans face, whether it’s lingering student loans, mortgage debt, credit card balances or otherwise. While it’s ideal to be debt-free when leaving the workforce, sometimes circumstances require taking the retirement plunge even if you’re not. Read Next: Retirement Savings: 4 Expenses Retirees Regret Keeping […]

Man reportedly shot by woman he knew at Midlands home, SC sheriff says

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a reported shooting at a home in Irmo near Loveland Coffee on Saturday afternoon. Someone called 911 to report that a woman shot a man she knew at a home in the 100 block of Leslie Loch Lane, the sheriff’s department said. The caller told the department the […]

Government knew repayment demands left carers poorer

The Department for Work and Pensions has known since 2021 that overpayment of Carer’s Allowance has left some people in financial difficulty. A report about the experiences of people who receive the benefit – which the government has previously refused to publish – has just been released. There has been growing controversy over the clawback […]