The Senate: A Millionaires Club, Plus Max

 Posted on August 21, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  321 words  |  Billy Koelling

Roll Call takes a look at the annual disclosure forms. And while we won’t be playing violins for any of them, it does appear that the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committe might consider finding another financial planner.: Wealth in the chamber ranges from Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) — the richest Member of Congress overall — who tops the list with a minimum net worth of at least $167.55 million, to Sen. [Read More]

The Spud Drive-In; Driggs, ID - Top 50 American Roadside Attractions

 Posted on August 21, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  138 words  |  Patria Henriques

Precious few drive-in movie theaters remain in the U.S., holdovers from the 1950s and 60s, when high schoolers went on first dates and families enjoyed cheap, kid-friendly entertainment. But, thankfully, not all of the outdoor theaters have met their demise. The Spud Drive-In has been showing flicks since the summer of 1953. But what's really notable about Spud's is Old Murphy, a 1946 Chevy truck that has a 2-ton potato on the back. [Read More]

The Surprising Issue That Could Help Biden With Young Voters

 Posted on August 21, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  1010 words  |  Kelle Repass

Joe Biden’s latest action on immigration has a whiff of desperation. It’s no secret that Biden is struggling with some core Democratic constituencies, and in taking executive action to restrict asylum seekers, the Biden campaign may be targeting wayward Republicans, centrists, and older voters, who tend to prioritize immigration. It’s not clear how effective these efforts will be, but addressing the immigration issue may help with another group of voters the campaign is struggling to reach: young voters. [Read More]

The Thief of Bagdad (1924): 100 Best Movies of the Past 10 Decades

 Posted on August 21, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  292 words  |  Martina Birk

Of all the swashbucklers featuring the swinging king of the silents, Douglas Fairbanks, none is more fanciful and dreamlike than The Thief of Bagdad. In this One Thousand and One Nights-inspired escapade, the suave, wiry Fairbanks is Ahmed, a devil-may-care thief who delights in stealing whatever he wishes, wheeling through the city in a pair of billowing chiffon pants, heedless of the laws of God or man or anyone who insists men shouldn’t wear printed silk. [Read More]

Uber's fresh IPO plans capped off Lyft's brutal first month on the stock market. Here's everything w

 Posted on August 21, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  941 words  |  Martina Birk

Lyft shareholders haven't had much to cheer about since the ride-hailing company went public in its historic debut one month ago. ADVERTISEMENT But investors have learned more about how the market views Lyft, and where the stock might go from here once Uber begins trading. Here's what we know about short interest, competition, and more in the weeks since Lyft's debut on the public markets. Lyft shares have plunged Markets Insider ADVERTISEMENT [Read More]

What Is Hydrogen Water and Should You Actually Drink It?

 Posted on August 21, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  757 words  |  Martina Birk

By now, the science is clear: The healthiest beverage you can drink is water. It’s free of sugar, salt and chemicals that can harm and age cells, as long as it’s filtered properly. If H2O is so good for you, then boosting the hydrogen content should make it even healthier—right? That’s what more and more beverage companies are banking on. So-called “hydrogen water”—water into which hydrogen gas is dissolved—is increasingly popular. [Read More]

What Lupus Patients Want Their Doctor to Know

 Posted on August 21, 2024  |  9 minutes  |  1722 words  |  Billy Koelling

Because lupus can come with so many variables and a high degree of complexity, many people get frustrated in their journeys toward managing the disease. Here, 11 patients opened up about what they wish doctors knew when it comes to the nuances of lupus, and how to better care for those with the disease. By the time we see you, it may be years since symptoms first beganAccording to the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), the disease is difficult to diagnose because symptoms can be so different from person to person. [Read More]

Why men have morning erections

 Posted on August 21, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  280 words  |  Tandra Barner

Every morning, it is not only the sun that rises. Why do men experience these morning erections? Even doctors are not sure why. Some people think sexual stimulation or needing to pee causes morning wood but this is not true. These erection happens even when men are sleeping and it doesn’t mean they are having a sexual dream. An erection can last for up to two hours while he is sleeping. [Read More]

40 celebrities you didn't know were Aries

 Posted on August 20, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  603 words  |  Tandra Barner

From Lady Gaga to Chance the Rapper, we've rounded up all of the celebrities that you might not have realized were Aries. Matthew Broderick ADVERTISEMENT Getty Images / Stephen Lovekin The "Ferris Buellers Day Off" actor was born March 21. Rosie ODonnell Michael Loccisano/Getty Images ADVERTISEMENT The talk show host and actress was born March 21. Scott Eastwood Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for UNITAS The " [Read More]

401k Contribution Limits Guide (2023)

 Posted on August 20, 2024  |  13 minutes  |  2614 words  |  Kelle Repass

If you participate in a 401(k) retirement savings plan at work, your personal contribution limit in 2024 is $23,000. But if you are age 50 or older, you can take advantage of an additional catch-up contribution of $7,500 for a total of $30,500. These limits also apply to 403(b), most 457 retirement plans, and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sets an annual limit on the amount of your personal contributions, also known as your salary deferral, for your retirement plan savings. [Read More]