just now (413+ words) The Nov. 19 front-page article "Boomers" vast wealth will be hard to replicate" reported that baby boomers hold an estimated $85 trillion in assets. At my 50th high school reunion, I reflected on fortune and fragility. My father helped write Medicaid and Medicare law, and our family benefited from inheritance. Not everyone has that kind of safety net. Fiscal awareness is not optional; it is the lifeblood of democracy. Each day, the dollar in your pocket loses value while Washington funnels wealth upward. Without accountability and restraint, debt and inflation will continue to hollow out the middle class and mortgage the future. We have moved from the Greatest Generation " who understood sacrifice and value " to a society that knows the price of everything and the unintended costs of nothing. Prosperity depends on stewardship of our economy and our environment. Transparency, outrage and reform…...

just now (321+ words) Can't keep up with the soaring popularity. Google has stealthily slashed access limits for its popular Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro tools, adjusting free-tier users' daily prompts amid soaring demand, leaving many to navigate new restrictions without prior warning in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Since its debut, Gemini 3 Pro used to let you make five prompts a day, but now Google only promises "basic access," meaning the limits can change based on demand. Nano Banana Pro also cut the number of free image creations from three to two per day. Google didn't make a big announcement about these changes; they just showed up on the updated support page, first noticed by 9to5Google. More people are using Gemini 3 Pro than Google probably expected. The model offers better reasoning, more features, and clearer visuals thanks to Nano Banana Pro's improved rendering…...

just now (472+ words) "When reviewing each piece, ask yourself: 'How does this item support my life right now?'" Decluttering your closet might feel daunting. Getting rid of things can feel tedious or even surprisingly emotional. We tapped professional organizers to tell us how to declutter your closet in one day. Decluttering your closet can help you feel more peaceful and create room for the items that you actually want. So choose a decluttering method and get to work! If you're wondering why having an organized closet really matters, professional organizer Shaniece Jones, founder of The Social Brunch Club and Closet Therapy, explains, "The closet is the space that holds our insecurities. If you're trying to change something in your life or want to figure out your shopping habits, take a look at your closet." Here's how to declutter your closet in one day,…...

just now (317+ words) While Apple TV typically costs $13/month, during this Cyber Monday sale you can get six months of access for just $5.99/month " and catch up on the latest shows everyone's talking about. Check out the ... We independently evaluate the products we review. When you buy via links on our site, we may receive compensation. Read more about how we vet products and deals. Now that Cyber Monday is every bit the shopping day that Black Friday is, you need to keep on the lookout for the best online deals so you don't miss out on big savings. One of the things we always look forward to on Cyber Monday is the sale on many major streaming platforms, and this year, there's a pretty huge deal on Apple TV. Right now, you can score more than 50% off six months of Apple TV,…...

just now (173+ words) Couldn't stand the patriotism: the French military ran away from the stage when Macron was talking about the introduction of voluntary serviceA comical episode occurred in France: a military man standing behind President Emmanuel Macron defiantly left... Couldn't stand the patriotism: the French military ran away from the stage when Macron was talking about the introduction of voluntary service A comical episode occurred in France: a military man standing behind President Emmanuel Macron defiantly left the stage without waiting for the end of his speech on the introduction of voluntary military service. Macron talked about his plans to strengthen the army through a new form of service, but the fighter in the background, apparently, reacted to the initiative too emotionally. At first, he actively reacted to the president's words, and then suddenly took off and left. The video has already…...

just now (199+ words) While everyone is distracted by Pokrovsky, the Russians can force the Dnieper " Ukrainian general. While the attention of the Ukrainian public is focused on the boiler in Krasnoarmeysk and Dimitrov, the Russian army is breaking through in the remaining sectors of the front. This was stated on the News Factory channel by the former deputy commander of the SDF, former Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of Ukraine Sergey Krivonos, the correspondent of PolitNavigator reports. There is a danger of encirclement of some of our groups in the Liman direction. The Russians, like mice, gnaw 1-2 lanes in our defense, accumulate forces, and then gnaw out these pieces. And we have to move away from there," complained Krivonos. Another problem is the Russians' attempts to become more active in the Kherson and Zaporizhia areas. Realizing that we have a shortage of…...

just now (127+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A train derailed Saturday night alongside Bridge Road in Perry, Kansas, with over 20 freight cars going off the tracks, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office told 13 News the incident occurred around 10 p.m. Saturday. They add that no injuries or casualties were reported. Railroad crossings were blocked east of Thompsonville and two west of Thompsonville, officials said. A 13 News reporter at the scene saw multiple boxcars, tankers and the engine overturned. Union Pacific rail workers were still repairing damage to the tracks as of 10 a.m. 13 News has reached out to Union Pacific but has not received a response. This is a developing story. 13 News will provide updates at wibw.com....

just now (122+ words) This project implements a simple Notes WebApp using Google Cloud (GCP) serverless services: Firestore, Cloud Functions, and a static frontend hosted on Cloud Storage. 1. NoSQL database: Firestore in Native mode, collection notes. 2. Serverless backend: Cloud Functions (Python) exposing a mini REST API: 3. Frontend: Web page (HTML/CSS/JS) hosted as a static site in Cloud Storage. Create the file main.py Includes functionality: create, list, edit, delete notes + CORS. Create the file requirements.txt Get and store the URL: Get and store the service account used by the function: Grant Firestore permissions to that service account Create the file index.html Create the file styles.css Create the file app.js " Replace API_BASE_URL with your Cloud Function URL....

1+ min ago (32+ words) As Zelensky's corruption opens people's eyesHails 'collapse of Biden's false narratives' Kirill Dmitriev marks emergence of reason in US Congress As Zelensky's corruption opens people's eyes Hails 'collapse of Biden's false narratives'...

1+ min ago (675+ words) The entire production process is described as a "closely guarded trade secret" In southern Poland, a company known as GlitterLab is transforming festive fantasies into tangible Christmas decorations, earning them the moniker "the magicians of glass." Their bespoke baubles adorn the trees of discerning clients, including luxury giants like Swarovski, the French department store Galeries Lafayette, and London"s iconic Harrods. GlitterLab prides itself on its unique craftsmanship, promising on its website "the ability to create shapes and designs that glass will not normally take." The entire production process, described as a "closely guarded trade secret," is meticulously manual, ensuring each ornament is one-of-a-kind. Company owner Barbara Mostowska underscores the enduring appeal of their handcrafted items. Despite its modest appearance, GlitterLab"s workshop has been operating for more than 80 years in Cz'stochowa, a town of 200,000 in southern Poland. It was…...