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Sanibel needs lifeguards; See how retirees are filling the gap

>> IN RECENT YEARS, A LIFEGUARD SHORTAGE HAS FORCED ABOUT A 3RD OF THE NATION'S PUBLIC POOLS TO CLOSE OR OPEN SPORADICALLY. THAT'S ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN LIFEGUARD ASSOCIATION. THE UNITED STATES HAS MORE THAN 300,000 SWIMMING POOLS, …

Attorney General James Secures Big Win for St. Clare's Pensioners

NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after a judge denied the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany’s attempt to dismiss her office's claims that the Diocese violated its financial and legal …

Newport day care centre for elderly people and dementia patients plans to expand

Leaders at Newport Cottage Care Centre on Upper Bar are hoping to demolish their current entrance to make way for an extension. The centre has been offering a wide range of day care services for the elderly and those living with dementia since 1994.  …

Comparative Efficacy of Nutritional Supplements in Modulating Lung Function and Exercise Capacity in COPD Patients: A ...

Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide.1 The hallmark of COPD is progressive lung function decline, often accompanied by extrapulmonary complications, including cardiovascular disease, …

Withdrawal of Medicare Part D Subsidy Associated with Increased Mortality in Low-Income Older Adults

In a groundbreaking study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have uncovered a critical link between the loss of …

Senator Gittens Thanks GERS for Resuming Retiree Loans

Senate Vice President Kenneth L. Gittens thanked the Government Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees and the System Administrator on Wednesday for resuming personal loans for retirees. GERS announced that there would be a total of $15 million …

UnitedHealth under criminal probe for possible Medicare fraud, WSJ reports

(Reuters) -The U.S. Justice Department is investigating UnitedHealth Group for potential criminal fraud in its Medicare Advantage business, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters could not immediately …

Pictured: ‘Charming’ pensioner, 87, murdered in ‘cornflakes and shepherds pie robbery’

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails An 87-year-old life-long Arsenal fan has been identified as the victim …

Norfolk pensioner loses £3,000 in loan scam while trying to reunite with wife

Keith Piper, 70, said he had been trying to raise money for a visa to bring his wife, Melanie, to Great Yarmouth from the Philippines when he was targeted by fraudsters posing as a legitimate loan company. He said he came across a Facebook ad for a firm …

How WPTV’s Bogus Billing investigation uncovered Medicare fraud, sparked policy reforms

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — I shared with many of you last Friday evening that I will be wrapping up my 29 years here at WPTV at the end of this week. As I prepare to embark on a new chapter in my journalism career—details of which I’ll share more about in …

Report: Springfield tops in Illinois for retirees

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A new report puts the capital city at number one in terms of where retirees should live in the state.  Other cities in Central Illinois are also on the list. The report from Retirement Living — listed as “The Journal of …

Dr. Oz Becomes The Head Of Medicare & Medicaid, Immediately Targets LGBTQ

TV Personality and former surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz was sworn in as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) last month. On April 11, just a week prior to his swearing in, Dr. Oz announced that he would make sure that Medicare …

Must I take Medicare Part A even if I have VA or Medicaid Coverage

Russell Gloor Social Security Matters Dear Rusty: Does everyone need to sign up for Medicare part A, even if you are ex-military? Or only on Medicaid, regardless of whether you are eligible for Social Security or not? Also is there a cost for just part A? …

'What retirees need is cash flow, not income'

Steve Cassaday, of Cassaday & Company, says being independent is not just about autonomy, it's about being nimble. While public firms answer to shareholders, private wealth advisors answer to their clients. Independent firms are betting that …

I’m turning 65 with retiree benefits…Why do I need Part B?

UNITED STATES—Good day, Toni: We saw your article about Medicare Part B enrollment in our local newspaper, but my wife’s and my Medicare enrollment situation is different. We will both turn 65 this year, me in June and Carol in September. I have signed up …

UnitedHealth probed by DoJ for potential Medicare fraud; shares slide - report

CMS Expands Medicare Drug Price Talks To Part B Meds In 2026 Shake Up

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Monday issued a draft guidance for public comment on the third cycle of negotiations under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program (Negotiation Program) to lower prescription drug prices. …

Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Will Destroy Medicare, Food Stamps

Source: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / Getty Republicans are pushing to win Trump’s approval so much that they named the most recent bill the “THE ONE, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL” using the president’s child-speak to ignore the fact that if approved, the disastrous …

Retiree Bilked For Millions; Exchange Suspect Arrested By Concord Cops

CONCORD, NH — With the help of federal investigators, Concord police detectives may have arrested a suspect involved in a multi-million dollar gold theft targeting a Granite State retiree who lost nearly their entire life savings. Just after 10:45 a.m. on …

Artist Michelle-Marie Heinemann to Donate Monumental 'Flower Tree' Sculpture to New College of Florida Class of 2025

Ribbon-Cutting and Sculpture Reveal to Take Place May 22 at New College Foundation’s Keating Center in Sarasota SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Internationally celebrated artist and sculptor Michelle-Marie Heinemann will …

San Francisco Offers Free Hot Water Heaters to Advance Clean Energy

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- San Francisco continues to lead the charge in the fight against climate change with its innovative new program aimed at eliminating gas-powered appliances and transitioning …

Bay Area Moves Toward a Greener Future: Gas Water Heaters to Be Phased Out

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has announced a pioneering regulation to prohibit the sale and installation of gas water heaters in the Bay Area starting in …

Initiative Proposes Michelangelo Masterpiece as a Gift to Pope Leo XIV

An international group seeks to present a newly discovered Michelangelo sculpture to Pope Leo XIV, symbolizing cultural ties between Italy and the US. FRANKFURT, GERMANY, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of European art enthusiasts has …

The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis Urges Congress to Reject Medicaid Cuts and Misguided Work Requirements

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis —a coalition including NMAC, The AIDS Institute, National Coalition of STD Directors, NASTAD (National Alliance of State and …

STUDIO SALE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTIST VINCENT SMITH

May 27th at 12pm EST. LARCHMONT, NY, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vincent D. Smith (1929 - 2003) is distinctive for his adept utilization of mixed media, striking colors, and references to the rich visual culture of the …

Comer Announces the Oversight Committee Will Continue Investigating the Cover-Up of Biden’s Mental Decline & Use of ...

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced the panel will continue its investigation into the cover-up of President Biden’s mental decline and use of autopen. Last Congress, Chairman …

FLEOA Members Rally to Support Law Enforcement Legislation and Defend Pay and Benefits During National Police Week

WASHINGTON, CT, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) gathered in the nation’s capital during National Police Week to honor our fallen brothers and sisters and their …

Jeff Wenninger Launches New Website to Foster Dialogue on Law Enforcement Accountability and Reform

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeff Wenninger, retired LAPD Lieutenant, author, speaker, and CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, LLC, is excited to announce the launch of his newly designed website, jeffwenninger …

Grand Jury Indicts 11 More Individuals for Involvement with Online Groups Dedicated to Monkey Torture and Mutilation

An indictment was unsealed today charging 11 defendants from across the United States for their alleged involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys. The …

Mexican National and Alleged Alien Smuggler Indicted on First Material Support of Terrorism Charges Against CJNG Member

Note: See second superseding indictment here. An indictment unsealed today in the Western District of Texas is the first in the nation to charge a Mexican national with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization based on her …

Alabama Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Connection with Securities and Exchange Commission X Hack that Spiked Bitcoin ...

WASHINGTON – An Alabama man was sentenced today to 14 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in the unauthorized takeover of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) social media account on X, formerly known as …

Department of Justice Announces Settlement of Litigation Between the Federal Government and Rare Breed Triggers

Today, in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Second Amendment Rights, as well as the Attorney General’s Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force, the Department of Justice announced the settlement of litigation between the federal …

Comer Announces Full Committee Markup of Regulatory Relief Legislation on May 21

WASHINGTON–Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup will take place on Wednesday, May 21 at 10:00 am ET to consider a series of legislation to rein in regulatory overreach by the …

E-2 Visa Applicants on New Interview Challenges at U.S. Embassy in London

Recent procedural shifts at the US London Embassy have made the process more demanding and unpredictable, LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Immigration Partners (Washington, D.C.) Advises E-2 Visa …

Mayor Wu Announces Expansion of Free Swim Lessons for Youth; Recognizes International Water Safety Day on May 15

City highlights free swim lessons, lifeguard staffing, and water safety awareness in Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Human Services (OHS), and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) marked yesterday’s International Water Safety Day with the …

May 16 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.  People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Rose Bowl Aquatics Center and The City of Pasadena Make a Splash for Water Safety

RBAC Launches Inaugural “Treading for Water Safety” Campaign and Kicks Off 35th Anniversary on International Water Safety Day PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful show of unity and action, the Rose Bowl …

Two California Businesses and Their Owners Resolve Allegations They Misrepresented Businesses’ Size to Obtain Paycheck ...

JEV&B Services LLC and D4 Inc., two entities with their principal places of business in California, and their owners — William Nelson and Vicki Rollins — have agreed to pay $153,598.90 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by …

New Jersey Return Preparer Pleads Guilty to Preparing False Tax Returns for Clients

A New Jersey man pleaded guilty yesterday to preparing false tax returns for clients. The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: Vito A. Pascarella, of Somerset, ran a tax preparation business. Pascarella prepared, and …