I’m 59 and making six figures, but my daughter wants me to retire to watch my future grandchild for a year. can i afford

I’m 59 and making six figures, but my daughter wants me to retire to watch my future grandchild for a year. can i afford

“My daughter is getting married next year and will try to get pregnant right away.” (The subject of the photograph is a model.) – Photo illustration MarketWatch/iStockphoto I am 59 years old. In the last four years, my income has been the highest it has ever been for me – almost six figures. I had … Read more

Pakistan sends helicopters, drones to end desert standoff; 58 dead

Pakistan sends helicopters, drones to end desert standoff; 58 dead

By Saleem Ahmed and Asif Shahzad QUETTA, Pakistan, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Pakistani forces used drones and helicopters to retake control of a southwestern city from separatist insurgents after a three-day battle, police said on Wednesday, as the number of civilians and security personnel killed in the violence rose to 58. Saturday’s wave of coordinated … Read more

US and Russia agree to restore military dialogue after talks with Ukraine

US and Russia agree to restore military dialogue after talks with Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.S. and Russia agreed Thursday to resume high-level military dialogue for the first time in more than four years, another sign of warming relations between the two countries since President Donald Trump returned to office and sought to end the war in Ukraine. High-level military communication was suspended in late … Read more

Man charged with assault after brawl with students during Texas anti-ICE protest

Man charged with assault after brawl with students during Texas anti-ICE protest

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man faces charges after allegedly fighting with students during a student-led protest against ICE in Buda, Texas. Chad Michael Watts, 45, was arrested Tuesday and charged with two counts of assault causing bodily harm, the Buda Police Department said in a statement. The investigation is ongoing to determine if additional charges … Read more

AT&T completes multi-billion dollar acquisition to win back customers

AT&T completes multi-billion dollar acquisition to win back customers

In recent months, AT&T has quietly struggled with a growing customer problem amid increased competition in the wireless industry. In response, it just made a billion-dollar move to give itself an edge over its rivals. During the fourth quarter of 2025, AT&T posted a postpaid loss, the rate of customers who canceled their phone service, … Read more

Homeland Security shutdowns grow more likely as Republicans push back on Democrats’ ICE demands

Homeland Security shutdowns grow more likely as Republicans push back on Democrats’ ICE demands

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that Democratic demands for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic” and warned that the Department of Homeland Security will shut down next week unless it works with Republicans and the White House. Democrats say they won’t vote on a DHS spending bill when … Read more

JPMorgan Revises Bitcoin Forecast After Crash

JPMorgan Revises Bitcoin Forecast After Crash

Just to give you an update before we get into predictions or fundamentals, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $65,000 right now. In mid-January, Bitcoin stood at $75,000. Since then, he has not fallen off a cliff; it was slowly, uncomfortably bleeding lower. The first $72,000. Then $70,000. Then $68,000. And now, $65,000. Related: Analyst Predicts … Read more

Chick-fil-A is quietly launching six new sandwiches for 2026

Chick-fil-A is quietly launching six new sandwiches for 2026

Chick-fil-A may not operate worldwide, but its chicken sandwiches, fries, and signature sauce have proven strong enough to keep customers in line and even international visitors eager to experience it first-hand. Combined with its emphasis on Southern hospitality and the catchphrase “my pleasure,” which remains uncommon among quick service restaurants, the chain has built a … Read more

Careful! Bitcoin Goes into Capitulation Mode, Trades in a ‘Phase That Rewards Discipline Over Prediction’

Careful! Bitcoin Goes into Capitulation Mode, Trades in a ‘Phase That Rewards Discipline Over Prediction’

Bitcoin (BTC) has entered a key capitulation phase, analysts say. However, positioning, discipline and risk management now matter much more than price predictions. Additionally, BTC is now going through a sustained reset rather than a short correction. This could take months, analysts note. That said, amid macro uncertainty, institutional exits, shrinking liquidity, compressed volatility and … Read more

19 Facts About The American Revolution Most People Don’t Know

19 Facts About The American Revolution Most People Don’t Know

As someone who gets a lot of fulfillment from learning about history, I rarely see a discussion about history that I don’t take a moment to learn more from. So when I saw this post on the popular Ask History forum where user BLOODMEN71 asked, “What [are] most forgotten aspects of the American Revolution?” I … Read more