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Tips to Successfully Semi-Retire 08/21/2023 08:00pm • Semi-retiring can mean a variety of things, depending on your financial situation, lifestyle and other factors. You might cut back on your current work hours, or perhaps you decide to retire and then start a part-time job. Keeping one foot in the working world has its benefits, experts say. "Semi-re 20 Practical Ways Seniors Can Cut Expenses 08/21/2023 08:00pm • If you're a retired senior citizen, there's a good chance you're living on a fixed income. That means you're probably on the hunt for ideas to save money. You're in luck. Some of these money-saving strategies will work for any age, but most are aimed at people in their 60s or older. Hopefully they'l Travel Discounts for Seniors 08/21/2023 08:00pm • Whether you're visiting family or taking a vacation, there are many travel deals available for senior citizens. Some travel discounts for seniors can be found online, while others are available when you call or join an organization. Be ready to read the fine print and ask for details to make sure yo What to Know About Internships in 2023 08/21/2023 08:00pm • It's the classic Catch-22: You need experience to get a job, but you can't get experience without a job. This frustrating conundrum can be a headache for college students or recent graduates looking to break into their chosen fields. Thankfully, internships offer a solution. Internships are short-te Best Grab and Go Healthy Foods and Travel Snacks for Diabetics 08/21/2023 08:00pm • You may not have put much thought into this, but nonperishable foods play an important role in diabetes management. These are foods processed or packaged to withstand prolonged storage: not perishable. Those of us managing diabetes often need to have snacks or meals to bring along with us when we va Michael Oher greets fans at a Baltimore book signing a week after suing to end his conservatorship 08/21/2023 07:39pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — Michael Oher emerged to cheers from the dozens of people lined up to get his newest book and addressed the crowd briefly before taking his seat. Beyond that, he didn't have much to say. The former NFL player whose life story became the inspiration for the Oscar-nominated mov After school shooting, Tennessee lawmakers not expected to take up gun control in special session 08/21/2023 07:34pm • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Deeply divided Tennessee lawmakers returned to the state Capitol Monday, kicking off a special session that many hoped would address the state's relaxed gun laws but instead quickly devolved into bitter fighting over procedural rules and limits on public access into the bui Giants draft class has stepped up in training camp, with four possible starters emerging 08/21/2023 05:17pm • EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Despite having late-round picks in the 2023 draft, the New York Giants made the most of them based on what has happened in training camp. Cornerback Deonte Banks, center John-Michael Schmitz, wide receiver Jalin Hyatt — their picks in the first three rounds — and s Gale-force winds are fanning dozens of wildfires across Greece, leaving 2 dead, 2 injured 08/21/2023 05:03pm • ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Gale-force winds fanned the flames of wildfires across Greece, including more than four dozen new blazes that broke out Monday amid hot, dry and windy weather that has sucked moisture from vegetation. Two people died and two firefighters were injured, authorities said. In Spa Business Highlights: MacKenzie Scott giving totals $97m in first half; Dearth of new cars under $20k 08/21/2023 04:59pm • ___ MacKenzie Scott gave 17 nonprofits $97 million in the first half of 2023 MacKenzie Scott’s quest to give the bulk of her wealth to charity continues. So far this year, 17 nonprofits have announced they’ve received unrestricted donations from Scott through her Yield Giving fund, according to France selects injured forwards Baille and Jelonch in Rugby World Cup squad 08/21/2023 03:25pm • PARIS (AP) — Host nation France selected forwards Cyril Baille and Anthony Jelonch in its 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup on Monday even though they might not be available until the latter stages of pool play. Baille, a prop, has a calf injury while flanker Jelonch has been recovering from ru Group of House conservatives unveils demands to support spending bill and avoid shutdown 08/21/2023 03:20pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — House conservatives in a group known as the Freedom Caucus have unveiled a list of demands that they want included in a stopgap spending measure to keep the federal government running after the end of September. It's a smorgasbord of non-starters for the Democratic-controlled Se Russian space agency chief blames decades of inactivity for Luna-25 lander's crash on the moon 08/21/2023 02:32pm • LONDON (AP) — The head of Russia's space agency said Monday that the Luna-25 spacecraft crashed into the moon after its engines failed to shut down correctly, and he blamed the country's decades-long pause in lunar exploration for the mishap. The pilotless Luna-25 had been scheduled to land Monday Putin was meant to be at a summit in South Africa this week. Why was he asked to stay away? 08/21/2023 01:51pm • JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Vladimir Putin will be the odd one out when leaders from the BRICS economic bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa meet in Johannesburg this week. While all the others are set to attend the meetings in person, Putin will dial in on a video call. The reason? An I Music Review: Turnpike Troubadours back after extended hiatus with resilience — and gratitude 08/21/2023 01:45pm • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Turnpike Troubadours, “A Cat in the Rain” (Bossier City Records/Thirty Tigers) When a band steps aside just as it appears to be peaking, it sets itself up for a unique challenge. That's what the Turnpike Troubadours did a few years ago, taking a hiatus to deal with per