3+ day, 8+ hour ago (468+ words) Utah Death Row Inmate With Dementia Dies 3 Months After Court Blocked His Execution SALT LAKE CITY'A Utah man who was spared execution this fall after developing dementia during his 37 years on death row died Wednesday of apparent natural causes, according to the state's Department of Corrections. Ralph Leroy Menzies, 67, was set to die by firing squad in September, but the Utah Supreme Court blocked the impending execution in August after his attorneys argued his dementia had become too severe. A judge had scheduled a new competency hearing for mid-December to reevaluate his mental state. How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Nov. 26 Judge Sets $60,000 Bond for Florida Congresswoman Accused of Stealing $5 Million in COVID-19 Funds Football Coach Who Went Missing Before Undefeated Team's Playoff Game Is Wanted on Criminal Charges Rescuers Find Grandmother and 3 Grandchildren Who Went Missing on a Hike…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (82+ words) Some of the top schemes targeting elders involved investment, romance, government impersonation, and grandparent scams, the DOJ said. 608 Defendants Charged in Theft of $2.3 Billion From 1 Million American Seniors The money was stolen from more than 1 million victims, the DOJ said. Trump Threatens to Move FIFA World Cup Matches From Seattle Border Patrol Agents in Charlotte Face Another Vehicle Ramming Incident Massive Outage of Websites Reported as Cloudflare Goes Down DOJ Cracks Down on North Korean Fraud, Crypto Theft...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (63+ words) Here are a few frugal hobbies that prove you don't need a trust fund to have fun. Cheap Hobbies With Rich Rewards 4 Ways to Make Safe Problem-Free Homemade Fabric Softener Surprisingly Useful Ways to Use Dryer Sheets Around the House No More Sleeping Through the Alarm and More Handy Tips Best Foods to Freeze (and Why You Should Try This)...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago (126+ words) Scams Targeting Elderly in San Diego County Led to $130 Million in Losses in a Year SAN DIEGO'Scams targeting the elderly in San Diego County resulted in losses of more than $130 million over the course of a single year, San Diego County's multi-agency Elder Justice Task Force announced Nov. 25. Officials released the statistics as part of an ongoing outreach campaign regarding increasingly sophisticated internet and phone scams that are leading to escalating losses for victims. Fire Victims Sue SoCal Edison, Genasys Over Eaton Fire Death Ex-Engineer at SoCal Company Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Trade Secrets Employees Strike Across 18 University of California Campuses, Medical Facilities Reps. Ken Calvert, Young Kim to Face Off in New 40th District Race...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (97+ words) This Iowa town has everything from the world's steepest funicular to historic hotels, a fantastic aquarium, and Al Capone hideouts. Dubuque: Where History Meets the Mississippi As the funicular car rose above the scene before me, like the basket of a hot air balloon leaving the earth behind, I thought to myself, this was someone's own private elevator, really. 10 Must-Eats in Rhode Island What's Hot in Hot Springs, Arkansas I've Traveled to Over 80 Countries, and These Were the Most Unforgettable Meals of My Life Spain's Quiet Slice of Mediterranean...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (137+ words) Overburdened Power Cable Behind Bosnia Retirement Home Fire That Killed 15 SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina'An overburdened power cable caused a deadly fire last week in a retirement facility in Bosnia, authorities said on Friday as doctors announced that the death toll had risen to 15. The power cable from a radio used by one of the residents of the facility was squeezed between that person's bed and the wall, which led to a short circuit and the fire on the evening of Nov. 4, an investigation found. Judge to Approve Purdue and Sackler Opioid Settlement Disney Reaches New Deal With YouTube TV, Ending Blackout That Lasted Over 2 Weeks How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Nov. 14 Ohtani Is Unanimous MVP for 4th Time in Winning NL Honor as Judge Edges Raleigh for 3rd AL Accolade...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (159+ words) The new documentary shines a light on lifestyle choices that support cognitive health. Chris Hemsworth Joins Father on Road Trip for Alzheimer's Documentary Today, more than 57 million people worldwide are living with dementia, with Alzheimer's disease the most common cause. Every year, 10 million new cases of dementia are diagnosed worldwide. When Chris Hemsworth, the Australian actor who rose to fame for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, learned his father Craig, now 71, had early-onset Alzheimer's, he realized the time had come for their long dreamed-of father and son journey to the Northern Territory, where their family had lived years ago. Roma Downey Reminisces on the Legacy of "Touched by an Angel' The New York City Radio Host Everyone Wants to Talk To Health and Wellness for America's Service Members Top This Chef's Menu Fox Sports' Rules…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (127+ words) Key year-end deadlines can significantly impact your taxes, retirement income, and healthcare. Retirement Deadlines You Can't Miss By December 31 As the year winds down, many people are thinking about holiday plans, family gatherings, and completing work projects. However, for retirees and those planning for retirement, financial deadlines carry a special urgency. Tax bills, retirement accounts, and even healthcare costs can be affected by some of these cutoffs. By missing them, you could be losing out on valuable opportunities, or worse, you may face penalties. Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) How to Plan Charitable Giving in 2025 for Maximum Tax Benefits Know Your Wealth Multiplier by Age Financial Advisors Don't Talk About These 9 Things The Smartest Ways to Pay for a Major Home Renovation...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago (161+ words) The heart is more than a blood-pumping organ'it also governs the mind. How Excessive Joy Can Harm Your Heart In ancient China, Fan Jin was a poor scholar over fifty years old who had endured many years of hardship and repeated failure in the country's imperial (civil service) examinations. His household was so impoverished that he often lacked even rice to cook. One day, after yet another attempt, Fan miraculously passed the examination, allowing him to become an official'a transformation that would completely change his life. Overcome with joy at having finally succeeded, Fan fainted where he stood. When he regained consciousness, his happiness turned into frenzy. He dashed out of his house in delirium, not realizing that he had lost his shoes, and kept muttering, "I've passed!" Having lived in awe of his harsh father-in-law, Fan was then struck…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (138+ words) The single is featured on the country singer's upcoming 2026 album, "Songs About Us,' out April 24. Jason Aldean Shines Spotlight on Dementia With New Song "Help You Remember' Country singer Jason Aldean is raising awareness for dementia with his latest song, "Help You Remember." Coinciding with the release of his new single, which is featured on the upcoming album, "Songs About Us," out April 24, the Grammy-nominated musician partnered with the Alzheimer's Foundation of America to help raise funds for those battling the cognitive disorder. Sally Kirkland, Oscar-Nominated Actress Known for "Anna,' "The Sting,' Dies at 84 Vince Gill to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2025 CMA Awards Rock Band Journey Announces Farewell Tour: "It's Been an Incredible Ride' Pauline Collins, Oscar-Nominated British Actress Known for "Shirley Valentine,' Dies at 85...