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California among 5 worst states to retire in, study finds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:55 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – When it comes to retirement, where you live can greatly affect just how golden your post-career years actually are.A new study from Bankrate ranks all 50 U.S. states when it comes to affordability, overall well-being, healthcare quality/cost, weather and crime. With soaring inflation and a volatile stock market, affordability was given the most statistical weight, with the others decreasing respectively.Highrise buildings in downtown Los Angeles, California are seen on on a hazy morning on September 21, 2018. (FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)Iowa is the best state in which to retire, the study found, thanks to its affordability (3), quality/cost of health care (11) and crime (12).“Choosing where to retire is deeply personal, but Iowa’s affordable cost of living, inexpensive but high-quality health care and low crime make it a compelling option for retirees looking to stretch their retirement income in this economy,” said Bankrate analyst Alex Gailey. “In our over...

Maia Sharp Digs Still Crazy (After All These Years)

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:55 GMT

Paul SimonStill Crazy After All These Years (Columbia)Maia Sharp Digs Still Crazy (After All These Years): Singer and songwriter Maia Sharp told us about her love for a Paul Simon classic.(Columbia)Maia Sharp: When you’ve been listening to music since the moment your tiny new ears came online, the task of choosing a “favorite album” is a challenging one.  My not-so-new ears and I have spent the morning trying to imagine the criteria that only a Favorite Album (capital F and A) would satisfy.  I’m going with the decathlon.  Do all of the following 10 beautiful things apply?  1. Makes me feel better 2. Lets me not feel better if I’m not ready 3. Helps me feel understood 4. Makes me mad at it for songs I wish I’d written 5. Inspires me to play or sing along to it 6. I’ve proudly put it on with a gathering of friends 7. I’ve selfishly put it on when I’m alone 8. I learned something from it 9. I’ve purchased it on vinyl, CD and download (sometimes more than once) and 10. It plays like a ...

CBD In Yosemite — Can You Bring CBD Hemp Into National Parks?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:55 GMT

Nature lovers have no shortage of National Parks to visit in the USA. From Yosemite in the West to the Acadia in the East, there are plenty of pristine areas to enjoy.What does this have to do with hemp and CBD? In a word: legality. Since National Parks are federal territory, hemp fans have expressed concerns about bringing their favorite products into these areas. Is it better to leave CBD oils and delta-8 vape carts at home, or will park rangers be OK with visitors using these products?Do US National Parks Recognize Hemp CBD Products?Since National Parks are federal territory, they must abide by DC’s national guidelines. Therefore, bringing hemp-extracted CBD oils into these territories shouldn’t be an issue.As you may recall, the 2018 US Farm Bill legalized hemp-derived CBD products in the USA. If your CBD extract has ≤ 0.3 percent delta-9 THC, it’s legal at the federal level.There is, however, a slight issue with full-spectrum CBD oil. Although CBD oil is legal...

Harvard is getting scrutinized for legacy admissions. What does this mean for Stanford and other California colleges?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:55 GMT

There’s a new front for America’s heated battle over race in college admissions: Is it legal for schools to give preference to the children of alumni and wealthy donors?The question took on urgency this past week for many of the country’s elite private universities, including Stanford and USC, after the U.S. Department of Education launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard’s legacy admissions policies following a complaint that the practice favors White and wealthy applicants.While the investigation is focused on the Ivy League campus, the results are likely to impact other private universities that employ legacy policies, including Stanford and Santa Clara University. The twist comes a month after the Supreme Court jolted universities across the country by outlawing the use of affirmative action in choosing students in a ruling that critics say harmed Black and Latino applicants who for generations have been disadvantaged in the college admissions g...

A giant flashing ‘X’ was installed atop the SF headquarters following Twitter’s rebrand. A city complaint followed.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:55 GMT

San Francisco  — In a complaint, the city of San Francisco says they have visited the headquarters of the company formerly known as Twitter twice since Friday regarding the new flashing “X” sign on top of the building.According to the complaint, a notice of violation (NOV) was issued for work without a permit for the new sign that adorns the building where the social media platform’s headquarters is located.Owner Elon Musk rebranded Twitter and its iconic bird logo as X last week, as CNN previously reported. He tweeted video of the building with the new flashing “X” logo on Saturday saying, “Our HQ in San Francisco tonight.”“NOV issued for work without permit. Site visited by MH and spoke with Tweeter (sic) representatives and Building maintenance engineer representatives. I explained BID’s complaint investigation process and requested access to roof area. Tweeter (sic) representative decline to provide access but did explain that the structure is a temporary lighted sign for an eve...

A massive $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot is up for grabs in Tuesday’s drawing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:55 GMT

By Nouran Salahieh | CNNOne lucky winner could nab a massive $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot that’s up for grabs in Tuesday night’s drawing.If won, the mammoth jackpot would equal the fourth-largest prize in Mega Millions’ history, the lottery said in a news release Saturday.A grand prize winner could choose to spread it in annual payments over 29 years, or take a lump-sum option of an estimated $527.9 million,Mega Millions said.The jackpot soared past a billion dollars after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Friday night. Tuesday’s drawing will be the 30th since the jackpot was last won in New York on April 18, according to Mega Millions.Although no one scored the jackpot Friday, there were still big winners. One ticket sold in Pennsylvania won $5 million by matching the first five numbers and activating the optional Megaplier, which is available in most states with an extra $1 purchase.Another four tickets sold in Arizona, California, New York and Pennsylvania matched th...

Bear cools off in a California pool during heat wave

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:55 GMT

By Cheri Mossburg and Zoe Sottile | CNNPolice in Burbank, California, were called over an unexpected visitor having a bear-y good time taking a dip in a neighbor’s pool.Police responded to reports of a bear sighting around 3:30 p.m. PT Friday at the 1300 block of Paseo Redondo, the Burbank Police Department said in a news release. When officers arrived, they found the bear relaxing in a jacuzzi toward the rear of one of the homes, the release said.Shortly after officers arrived, the bear took his leave and “made his way over the wall” and into a tree near the rear of the residence, according to the release. Police monitored the situation with the assistance of the Burbank Animal Shelter and California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the release said.Burbank police also shared an adorable video of the bear cooling off in the water.Related ArticlesCalifornia News | Busting the many myths and misconceptions about birds California News | Outlaw 841: Santa Cru...

99-year old trucking company Yellow shuts down, putting 30,000 out of work

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:55 GMT

By Chris Isidore | CNNNew York  — Yellow Corp., a 99-year old trucking company that was once a dominant player in its field, halted operations Sunday and will lay off all 30,000 of its workers.The unionized company has been in a battle with the Teamsters union, which represents about 22,000 drivers and dock workers at the company. Just a week ago the union canceled a threatened strike that had been prompted by the company failing to contribute to its pension and health insurance plans. The union granted the company an extra month to make the required payments.But by midweek last week, the company had stopped picking up freight from its customers and was making deliveries only of freight already in its system, according to both the union and Satish Jindel, a trucking industry consultant.While the union agreed not to go on strike against Yellow, it could not reach an agreement on a new contract with the trucking company, according to a memo sent to local unions Thursday by the Teamste...

Sale closed in Los Gatos: $2.3 million for a two-bedroom home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:55 GMT

16724 Chirco Drive – Google Street ViewA house located in the 16700 block of Chirco Drive in Los Gatos has new owners. The 1,050-square-foot property, built in 1949, was sold on July 10, 2023. The $2,300,000 purchase price works out to $2,190 per square foot. The layout of this single-story home consists of two bedrooms and one bath. Inside, there is a fireplace. Additionally, the home provides a one-car garage, offering a designated parking space and extra storage capacity. The property encompasses a generous 0.3-acre of land, featuring abundant outdoor space and a pool.Additional houses have recently been sold nearby:On Corinne Drive, Los Gatos, in June 2023, a 1,916-square-foot home was sold for $2,050,000, a price per square foot of $1,070. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,173-square-foot home on the 15400 block of Benedict Lane in Los Gatos sold in May 2023, for $2,100,000, a price per square foot of $1,790. The home has 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom.In October 2022, a 1,667...

Un autobús cae por un abismo en una carretera de Perú

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:55 GMT

(CNN Español) — Un autobús de la empresa Transporte Especial Cotrina Buss E.I.R.L. se salió de la vía y cayó a un abismo en la provincia peruana de Huancabamba, departamento de Piura, de acuerdo con las investigaciones preliminares.Por el momento, se desconoce el número exacto de víctimas.El vehículo de pasajeros se dirigía de la localidad de San Martín con dirección a Tumbes, ambas en el norte del país.Un bus que iba hacia Tumbes, en el norte de Perú, se salió de la vía y cayó a un abismo. (Crédito: Policía/Agencia Andina)El ente supervisor de los servicios de transporte Terrestre en el Perú (SUTRAN) lamentó la pérdida de vidas humanas en el accidente y agregó que “la Sutran continúa con las investigaciones establecidas en el marco de sus competencias, y las coordinaciones con las instituciones involucradas a fin de determinar las responsabilidades del caso”.Agregó que el autobús accidentado contaba con el Seguro Obligatorio contra Accidentes de Tránsito, Certificado de Inspe...