If you prefer hiking the Appalachian Mountains over lounging on coastal beaches, this year’s least-expensive state to retire may be a good fit for you. For the second year in a row, West Virginia is the most affordable state for retirement in the U.S., according to financial services company Bankrate’s best and worst states for retirement report, which published last month. The state’s affordability ranking comes from “a low cost of living, low property taxes and affordable homeowners insurance,” the report said. West Virginia is followed by Mississippi and Indiana, rounding out the top three. Here are the 10 most…
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Gospel singer Chidinma Ekile has shared intimate details about her life, marriage plans, and music career in a recent interview on GmfgTV. The singer, who transitioned from secular to gospel music a few years ago, revealed that she is not under pressure to settle down. However, she revealed she is open to walking down the aisle when the time comes.Meanwhile, Ekile addressed rumors about her past relationships with colleagues Flavour and Kizz Daniel. She stated that they are part of her past and she prefers not to discuss them.Additionally, the Kedeke crooner reaffirmed her commitment to gospel music. She stated…
Jordan Love surpassed many people’s expectations in 2023 by throwing for 4,159 yards and 32 touchdowns, earning himself a four-year, $220 million contract after his first year as a starting QB. But head coach Matt LaFleur is sick of answering questions about what the Packers seemingly lack: a top tier wide receiver. “I want to vomit every time I hear ‘No. 1 wide receiver,’” LeFleur said. “That’s something you guys talk about. I think we’ve got a bunch of them.”Despite finishing the season with the 12th-most passing yards per game last year, not a single Packers WR eclipsed 65 receptions or 800…
Kishida will not seek re-election as the leader of the ruling LDP in party elections next month.Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced he will not seek re-election as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in next month’s party polls, in a decision that means the country will also have a new prime minister. Speaking at a news conference in Tokyo on Wednesday, Kishida said it was time for a new face at the helm of the LDP and that he would fully support their leadership. “In this election, it is necessary to show the people that…
The United Auto Workers filed federal labor charges against Donald Trump and Elon Musk for their comments applauding the practice of firing employees who threaten to strike. Under federal law, it is illegal to fire workers who threaten to strike. Trump has been vying for the labor vote in the presidential race against Vice President Kamala Harris, though the UAW has already endorsed the vice president. The United Auto Workers union on Tuesday filed federal labor charges with the National Labor Relations Board against former President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk for publicly applauding the practice of firing employees…
BELMOPAN, Belize – The ministry of blue economy and disaster risk management, in accordance with its blue investments strategic objective, is vigorously exploring new blue industries that can contribute to growing Belize’s Blue Economy in a manner that is sustainable and inclusive. Recently, Kennedy Carrillo, CEO in the ministry of blue economy and disaster risk management, accompanied by H.E. Oscar Arnold, Belize’s ambassador to Mexico, and Nancy Marin, industries innovations consultant, travelled to Hermosillo, Sonora, in Mexico, to visit an oyster pearl farm. The concept of a Pearls Oyster Farm as a potential new industry in Belize is the brainchild…
Chelsea’s midfielder, Conor Gallagher could be on his way back to Stamford Bridge if the deal with Atletico Madrid fails to see the light of day.There are several reports that Chelsea has requested that Conor Gallagher return to London as a flight is already booked for his return to Stamford Bridge. Transfer news expert, Fabrizio Romano also confirmed that news in an exclusive post on his social media accounts on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.He said,”Chelsea request Conor Gallagher to return to London on Tuesday, set to book flight. Chelsea see all deals as separate, João Félix too, offered to Chelsea…
UFC president Dana White on Tuesday poured cold water all over any hopes of a Conor McGregor fight in the near future.McGregor was supposed to headline UFC 303 in June opposite Michael Chandler. But the 36-year-old Irishman suffered a severe toe injury in the lead-up to the bout.The question several fight fans want answered is when will McGregor get back in the Octagon?On Tuesday, White held a news conference for his ESPN+ show “Dana White’s Contender Series.” One reporter asked White if he had met and talked with McGregor about the latter’s next fight.“We talked, yeah,” White said. “We didn’t…
No former spy chief has faced court martial in a country the powerful army has directly ruled for nearly three decades.Islamabad, Pakistan – A former chief of Pakistan’s premier intelligence agency faces court martial following his arrest for alleged misconduct in a case related to a private housing scheme. In a brief statement on Monday, the Pakistani military said it had arrested retired Lieutenant-General Faiz Hameed, the former head of the powerful Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency, to “ascertain the correctness” of complaints in a property case and “appropriate disciplinary action” was initiated against him. The statement said there were “multiple…
The day after a judge ruled his name should be removed from the New York state ballot, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he had filed his appeal, vowing to win the court case — and potentially even the election. But during an interview with NBC New York Tuesday, RFK Jr. also said he would consider negotiating his exit from the race if one of his rivals was willing to adopt some of his signature issues and talk about stopping the vitriol. “I’ll listen to any proposal,” RFK Jr. said, when asked whether he was willing to cut a deal to…