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Rocky with Summit Lost Pet Rescue volunteer Ashley Goldberg – Photo courtesy of Brandon Ciullo Steven Maa was worried his beloved dog wouldn’t survive the night in the Rocky Mountains. He was driving cross-country to California from New Jersey to start a new job on the West Coast when he stopped for some skiing in Montezuma, Colorado on Dec. 28. He left his dog Rocky with a local pet sitter, but, instead of relaxing, the mottled brown-and-black pooch soon bolted into the mountains—and a blizzard was rolling into the region which has a local elevation of nearly 10,000 feet (3,000m).…

Key Takeaways At age 65, the average Social Security payment is $1,607 per month.The average 401(k) balance for people aged 65 to 69 is $252,800—providing about $800 per month to spend under the 4% rule.With an average of about $2,400 per month from Social Security and 401(k) savings combined, many retirees may face financial challenges without additional support or income, particularly in higher-cost areas.Options like downsizing, relocating, part-time work, and reverse mortgages can help stretch limited resources. At age 65, many retirees rely on a combination of Social Security benefits and retirement savings to make ends meet, with the average…

In this era of human-guided AI, AI can play an important role in helping leaders prevent moral drift and preserve what matters most.Sorapop Udamsri, Canva Last month, Mrinank Sharma, the head of AI Safety at Anthropic, penned a resignation letter read ‘round the world. “The world is in peril,” he warned, “And not just from AI, or bioweapons, but from a whole series of interconnected crises unfolding in this very moment.” In particular, he spoke to how difficult it is for values to govern decision-making and actions. “I’ve seen this within myself, within the organization, where we constantly face pressures…

Being a teenager comes with change—new responsibilities, shifting friendships, academic pressure, and questions about the future. It’s normal to feel stressed, confused, excited, or overwhelmed at times. Mental well-being does not mean feeling happy all the time. It means understanding your emotions, managing challenges in healthy ways, and knowing when to seek support. Paying attention to how you feel is the first step toward taking care of your mind. Talk, don’t bottle it up Keeping everything inside can make small worries feel much bigger. Talking to someone you trust—a parent, teacher, school counsellor, sibling, or friend—can help lighten the load.…

In the coming days, certain recipients of Social Security benefits are to receive their latest monthly payment, in what is the U.S. Social Security Administration’s (SSA) first distribution date in March 2026.On Tuesday, Mar. 3, the SSA is scheduled to send out money to two groups of Americans who claim retirement benefits, survivor pay or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).Who’s receiving a Social Security payment on Tuesday, Mar. 3?Certain long-term Social Security beneficiariesOn Tuesday, March’s benefits are to be issued to some long-standing recipients of retirement, SSDI or survivor pay: specifically, those who signed up to any of these programs…

245 years ago today, the Articles of Confederation were officially adopted by the Continental Congress after ratification by all 13 states as the supreme law of the land in post-Revolutionary America. Calling into existence the most limited and constrained form of government ever achieved by modern man, affording it only those powers the former colonies had recognized as belonging to the King of England. There was no president, no executive agencies, no judiciary, and no tax base. READ More… (1781) Page one of Articles of Confederation – public domain Often overlooked by American historians and Constitutional scholars as an object of…

(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ — The Escuela de Ayurveda de California has announced the opening of enrollment for its upcoming Introduction to Ayurvedic Massage (Abhyanga) Workshop, a comprehensive one-month online training designed to introduce participants to the foundational principles and practical techniques of one of Ayurveda’s most revered therapeutic practices. Taught entirely in Spanish and accessible internationally, the program begins March 14 and will be led by Santiago Suarez, Director for Latin America.As global interest in holistic health, integrative medicine, and traditional self-care practices continues to accelerate, this workshop offers a structured and authentic entry point into the science of…

MARYVILLE, Mo. (KQTV) — What started as a small fundraiser in honor of a beloved sister has grown into a community-wide mission to break the stigma surrounding mental health. Malainee Montgomery never imagined she’d become a spokesperson for mental health awareness, but after losing her sister Bailey, she found her voice. “Bailey was my sister growing up, we were really close, pretty much yin to my yang,” Montgomery said. “She was very loud and outgoing. And believe it or not, as I’m standing here with a microphone, I’m very quiet and reserved. So through the loss of her, I have…

What if your daily commute could light up a park? Laurence Kemball-Cook’s innovative technology captures the energy of footfall, offering a new approach to urban, off-grid power Laurence Kemball-Cook founded Pavegen with a simple but ambitious aim: to create affordable off-grid electricity in cities. The idea arrived while he was working at energy company E.ON. “I was looking at new forms of street lighting powered by solar and wind,” he says. “But in dense urban environments neither of those technologies work well. Wind needs to be in the sea or high up, and solar struggles when you’re surrounded by tall…

New Delhi: Not long ago, therapy in India was something people spoke about in hushed tones. Seeking counselling was often associated with “serious problems” or emotional breakdowns. Today, however, therapy has moved from secrecy to social media feeds. Young Indians are openly discussing anxiety, boundaries, burnout and healing, and they’re booking sessions without waiting for a crisis. But is this new ‘therapy culture’ among Gen Z just a trend created by Instagram Reels? Or could this be a cultural shift? According to a health expert and Group CEO of Zota Healthcare Ltd., Dr Sujit Paul, this cultural shift extends far…