Costco, like Walt Disney World, never offers deep discounts on membership (or, in Disney’s case, theme park ticket prices). You may see discounts for select groups, such as Disney World military passes or its agreement with the National Association of Educators, but these offers are very limited. For both companies, the basic cost to get … Read more
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea is promising to reduce its reliance on coal-fired power as part of its pledge to reduce carbon emissions that contribute to climate change, but that ambition is at odds with the Trump administration’s push for more U.S. natural gas exports. At recent United Nations climate talks, South Korea’s … Read more
GENEVA (AP) — The United States announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid Monday as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to cut U.S. foreign aid and warns U.N. agencies to “adapt, shrink or die” in a time of new financial realities. The money is a small fraction of what the U.S. has contributed … Read more
The man suspected of planting pipe bombs in Washington, DC in 2021 confessed after his arrest that “something just snapped” and wanted to target the Democratic and Republican parties because “they were in charge,” federal prosecutors said in court documents released Dec. 28. Brian Cole Jr., 30, was arrested earlier this month and charged with … Read more
It’s fair to say that many of us would describe our adult lives as ‘busy’. I mean, how could it not be? We can work, go to the gym, spend time with family, engage in hobbies and more. For some of us, this isn’t new either: we also had busy childhoods, going from school to … Read more
At some point, sneakers, which used to be all about athletic performance, became fashionable. Before his wedding, my brother even told me that he had to tell his friends that they couldn’t wear Jordans with their Hugo Boss tuxedos. Being a bit older than the rest of the wedding party, it never occurred to me … Read more
German SUVs have long been a go-to option for those wanting a jack-of-all-trades with luxury, performance and advanced technology to match. But their engineering excellence doesn’t mean you should spend a fortune on any German SUV. Cars from German automakers are generally known to be quite expensive to buy and maintain, so it’s important to … Read more
The craft beer apocalypse, which industry experts say began in 2023, is now in its third year and continues to take its toll. The apocalypse appears to have begun in 2023 after the Brewers Association posted a record number of craft brewery closures of more than 385 for the year, Easter reported. Since then, many … Read more
If you have $2 million in retirement savings, congratulations. That’s well above the $1.26 million Americans, according to Northwestern Mutual, think they need to retire comfortably. (1) At this point, you’ve probably overcome the challenge of saving enough. Now your next mission is to preserve the wealth. Higher taxes and poor lifestyle choices can quickly … Read more
Boeing 737 Max in flight – Boeing Over a century in the aerospace industry, Boeing has gone through many iterations. It began building primitive seaplanes in the early 20th century under the name Pacific Aero Products Co. – later famous Boeing Airplane Co. In 1961, the company dropped the qualifiers and changed its name to … Read more