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10 Pros and Cons of Being a Snowbird 02/12/2024 07:00pm • The snowbird lifestyle used to be largely reserved for retirees. But in the wake of the pandemic, more people are working remotely full time. This gives people of all ages the opportunity to split their time between two cities or locations. Often, those who primarily reside in the northern part of t Editorial Roundup: United States 02/12/2024 06:28pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: Feb. 6 The Washington Post on AM radio Contrary to the popular refrain, video never really did kill the radio star. Electric vehicles, however, might do the job. The question is whether Congress should accelerate the process. Automaker Biden campaign trumpets joining TikTok, despite his own administration's security concerns 02/12/2024 05:31pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� President Joe Biden ���s reelection campaign on Monday defended its new TikTok account as a vital way to boost its appeal with young voters, even as his administration continued to raise security concerns about whether the popular social media app might be sharing user data with Judge orders Elon Musk to testify in SEC probe of his $44 billion Twitter takeover in 2022 02/12/2024 05:04pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ��� A judge has ordered Elon Musk to testify for a third time as part of the Securities and Exchange Commission���s investigation into his $44 billion purchase of Twitter, now called X, in 2022. Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler issued an order Saturday giving Musk, his team and the Wisconsin Republicans eye surprise open congressional seat in strong GOP district 02/12/2024 12:10pm • MADISON, Wis. (AP) ��� The surprise retirement of a GOP congressman in a solidly Republican Wisconsin congressional district has potential candidates weighing a run, even as a former state lawmaker quickly jumped into the race. U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher announced Saturday that he won���t run for a fi What to know about a shooting at Joel Osteen's megachurch in Texas during Sunday services 02/12/2024 06:31am • HOUSTON (AP) ��� A woman���s motive for opening fire in celebrity pastor Joel Osteen���s megachurch was unclear Monday, a day after the shooting sent worshippers rushing for safety in between busy services. Police say two off-duty officers working security at Lakewood Church, one of the largest m Facing setbacks against resistance forces, Myanmar's military government activates conscription law 02/12/2024 03:06am • BANGKOK (AP) ��� Myanmar���s military government on Saturday activated for the first time a decade-old conscription law that makes young men and women subject to at least two years of military service if called up, effective immediately. The announcement of the measure on state television amounts to Woman killed after she opened fire in Joel Osteen's megachurch, boy with her shot, hospitalized 02/12/2024 01:04am • HOUSTON (AP) ��� A woman in a trenchcoat opened fire with a long gun Sunday inside celebrity pastor Joel Osteen���s megachurch in Texas, sending worshippers rushing to find safety while two off-duty officers confronted and killed the shooter. Two other people were shot and injured, including a 5-yea Biden's campaign joins TikTok, even as administration warns of national security concerns with app 02/11/2024 10:06pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� President Joe Biden's 2024 campaign is now on TikTok, even though he has expressed national security concerns over the platform and banned it on federal devices. Biden isn't expected to personally join the platform, aides said, nor the others in his administration. The account w What Is the Maximum Possible Social Security Benefit in 2023? 02/11/2024 07:00pm • Social Security benefits increased by 3.2% this year. So, how does that affect the maximum benefit limit? The estimated average Social Security benefit for retired workers in 2024 is $1,907 per month. The maximum benefit amount, however, is more than double that. Here's a look at the most you can re Senators push forward with Ukraine aid package as their leaders say the world is watching 02/11/2024 05:10pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� As former President Donald Trump and a growing number of Republicans oppose U.S. aid to Ukraine, the Senate's leaders argued in strong terms on Sunday that the money is crucial to pushing back against Russian President Vladimir Putin and maintaining America's global standing. In Allies fear the US is becoming less reliable, with growing concern over a possible Trump return 02/11/2024 02:52pm • LONDON (AP) ��� As chances rise of a Joe Biden-Donald Trump rematch in the U.S. presidential election, America���s allies are bracing for a bumpy ride. Many worry that a second term for Trump would be an earthquake, but tremors already abound ��� and concerns are rising that the U.S. could grow less Trump says he once told a NATO ally to pay its share or he'd 'encourage' Russia to do what it wanted 02/11/2024 12:43pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Donald Trump said that, as president, he warned NATO allies that he ���would encourage��� Russia ���to do whatever the hell they want��� to countries that are ���delinquent��� as the front-runner for the Republican nomination ramped up his attacks on foreign aid and long-standing i Haley challenges Trump on her home turf in South Carolina as the Republican primary looms 02/11/2024 12:07pm • CONWAY, S.C. (AP) ��� With two weeks to go before the South Carolina Republican primary, Nikki Haley is challenging Donald Trump on her home turf while the former president is turning to his familiar playbook of personal attacks as he tries to quash his last major rival for the nomination. Trump, t Nicaragua's crackdown on Catholic Church spreads fear among the faithful, there and in exile 02/11/2024 08:03am • MIAMI (AP) ��� Nineteen priests kicked out of the country, dozens of incidents of harassment and church desecrations, rural areas lacking worship and social services: the situation for Catholic clergy and faithful in Nicaragua is only worsening in 2024, according to exiled priests, laypeople in the