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Widely regarded as one of the world’s most influential skateboarders, Tony Hawk paved the way for the sport to become what it is today. In his retirement, though, Hawk has pivoted to philanthropy. Through his nonprofit, The Skatepark Project, Hawk has helped fund the construction of nearly 700 public skateparks across all 50 states. Since 2002, the organization has awarded $13 million to fund these parks, which are enjoyed by an estimated 17 million people annually. But Hawk’s goal isn’t just to give people a safe place to access action sports like skateboarding. Part of the organization’s mission is to give young…

Running a business online brings speed and reach, but it also brings risk. Data moves fast. Payments travel across borders. Teams log in from homes, cafés, and airports. Every connection creates exposure. The question many founders ask is simple. How do you protect your business online without draining the budget? The answer starts with clarity and careful choices. Online protection does not mean buying every tool on the market. It means covering real risks with tools that match how you work. Small teams and solo founders face different threats than large enterprises. Still, the basics remain the same. Secure connections.…

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If you’re planning to retire in 2026, make sure Social Security isn’t your sole source of income. Not only will those benefits only replace a portion of your paycheck, but they may be cut in the near future. Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustments also do not tend to hold up well to inflation. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Once you reach a certain point in your career, it may be possible to nail down a specific retirement age. And if you’re 62 or later, you may be gearing up to retire in 2026 knowing that you’re…

The M/F Vargsund – credit, Finnmark county administration An all-electric passenger/car ferry in northern Norway has proven that brain-disabling cold can’t affect its service, despite running entirely on batteries. Whatever technology was encased within the batteries of our parents’ cars that would see them suffer in the cold is not what powers the M/F Vargsund, which links the two islands of Kvaløya and Seiland in Norway’s Finnmark county. It couldn’t have been a better acid test as the ferry shot off from the quay at Klokkarøy town on January 1st with its first ever passengers aboard—temperatures had fallen to -13°F, which…

(By Mr Surya Maguluri) Modern work and travel have subtly but significantly altered daily physical rhythms. Long hours at desks, extended screen time, and increasingly sedentary routines have reduced the natural movement that once occurred throughout the day. What feels like a simple shift in how work gets done has deeper implications for how the body experiences routine tasks, from sitting through meetings to moving between destinations. Research findings show that prolonged daily sitting of eight hours or more can increase the combined risk of major heart problems and all-cause mortality by approximately 17% to 50%, reinforcing the hidden physical…

While you’re still earning a paycheck, Social Security seems like a guaranteed piece of your retirement plan. You know your full retirement age, and you see an estimated benefit on your statement. But once you stop working and Social Security becomes a primary income source, certain rules suddenly matter a lot more than they did before. One rule, in particular, tends to hit retirees the hardest after work ends: early-claiming reductions are permanent. While you can claim benefits starting at age 62, you stand to lose up to 30% of your monthly income for the rest of your…

Broke and stressed? Welcome to the club.  Membership is free because none of us can afford dues. Debt piles up. Jobs disappear. Expenses keep climbing like they’re training for Everest. The APA found that 72% of Americans struggle with unexpected expenses. That’s basically everyone except lottery winners and trust fund kids. Money problems wreck more than your bank account. They steal your sleep. They drain your energy. They convince you at 2 am that you’re a failure. Your self-esteem takes hits harder than a boxer’s punching bag. What is Financial Stress? Millions of Americans wake up in a cold sweat…

58 years ago today, the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks were awarded franchise licenses by the National Basketball Association, creating teams for the two cities and their millions of fans. The Suns are the NBA’s ultimate nearly men, having the second-highest franchise win percentage of any team never to win the championship, while the Bucks also had a contest among fans to choose a name; the Bucks were chosen over the much more popular ‘Robins’. READ some highlights of the two teams’ franchise history… (1968) Phoenix Suns Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks are the only team to have ever won…

Combat sports and martial arts are increasingly recognized not only for their competitive and performance-oriented nature but also for their potential to promote health, prevent harm, and support personal and social development across diverse populations. Following the success of Volume I here, this second volume aims to deepen the investigation into the preventive and protective functions of combat sports, particularly in relation to physical, psychological, and social well-being across the lifespan.Combat sports disciplines—including judo, karate, taekwondo, boxing, mixed martial arts, and self-defense practices—represent structured environments where individuals can acquire self-regulation, discipline, and motor competence, while also engaging in practices that…