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Garn-St Germain bars lenders from calling a parent's mortgage due at death, letting heirs keep a 3% rate locked against today's 6.73% average.
Heirs must file a death certificate or probate order with the servicer to establish successor-in-interest status before making payments on the inherited loan.
Reverse mortgages fall outside Garn-St Germain, and a HECM becomes due at the borrower's death, forcing heirs to pay off, sell, or surrender the property.
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If your parent still holds a mortgage locked in near 3% from the refinancing wave earlier this decade, that loan itself has become an ****** et worth considering. With the 30-year fixed averaging 6.73% at the end of August 2026 and the 10-year Treasury yield at 4.75% as of August 31, 2026, a below-market fixed rate is effectively something you inherit along with the house. A federal law passed back in 1982 says that when a homeowner dies and the property passes to a relative, the lender cannot use the death as an excuse to call the loan due. The kids can keep both the house and the rate.
#heirs
Heirs must file a death certificate or probate order with the servicer to establish successor-in-interest status before making payments on the inherited loan.
Reverse mortgages fall outside Garn-St Germain, and a HECM becomes due at the borrower's death, forcing heirs to pay off, sell, or surrender the property.
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If your parent still holds a mortgage locked in near 3% from the refinancing wave earlier this decade, that loan itself has become an ****** et worth considering. With the 30-year fixed averaging 6.73% at the end of August 2026 and the 10-year Treasury yield at 4.75% as of August 31, 2026, a below-market fixed rate is effectively something you inherit along with the house. A federal law passed back in 1982 says that when a homeowner dies and the property passes to a relative, the lender cannot use the death as an excuse to call the loan due. The kids can keep both the house and the rate.
#heirs
1 day ago
PPLI's annual fees ranging from 2 to 4 percent erase most tax benefits unless you fund the policy with at least $5 million in premiums.
IRS investor-control rules bar policyholders from directing any trades or pre-arranging investments, surrendering full portfolio control to their adviser.
The same ***** et-location logic that PPLI sells for between 2% and 4% annually is available free through existing 401(k), IRA, and Roth accounts.
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The pitch is seductive. Put your hedge funds, private credit, and private real estate inside a life insurance policy, let it compound tax-free for decades, then pass the proceeds to your kids income-tax-free at death. Jim White, founder of Great Oak Wealth Management, told The Wall Street Journal it is "a Roth IRA on steroids for people who can afford it and want to leave it to their heirs."
#control #Portfolio
IRS investor-control rules bar policyholders from directing any trades or pre-arranging investments, surrendering full portfolio control to their adviser.
The same ***** et-location logic that PPLI sells for between 2% and 4% annually is available free through existing 401(k), IRA, and Roth accounts.
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The pitch is seductive. Put your hedge funds, private credit, and private real estate inside a life insurance policy, let it compound tax-free for decades, then pass the proceeds to your kids income-tax-free at death. Jim White, founder of Great Oak Wealth Management, told The Wall Street Journal it is "a Roth IRA on steroids for people who can afford it and want to leave it to their heirs."
#control #Portfolio
7 days ago
The new (soon-to-be) owner of the Seattle Seahawks just got a lesson in how passionate the 12th Man can be about certain topics... especially when it comes to rivalries and historic hatred. Recently, the NFL voted unanimously to approve the sale of the Seahawks from the Paul G. Allen estate to venture capitalize Vinod Khosla and his family for a record-breaking $9.6 billion.
During his initial press conference following the approval meeting, Khosla opened up about his history of being an NFL fan... and although he was honest, he definitely shared too much. Khosla explained he came to America in the 1970's when the Pittsburgh Steelers were the reigning force in the league and admitted he was still a fan of theirs. Not just a fan, but one who still watches all the Steelers games.
Oh boy... as expected, not many 12's were all that jazzed when they heard the new owner of the Seattle Seahawks is still a Steelers fan of all things. The painful memories of Super Bowl XL are still fresh to many older fans, and to them, the Steelers are just as bad as the Rams or 49ers.
But credit where credit is due, Khosla clearly heard the criticism and took to social media to emphasize where his loyalties lie. He even issued an apology.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: New Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla responds to criticism over his fandom
#steelers #still #heard #credit
During his initial press conference following the approval meeting, Khosla opened up about his history of being an NFL fan... and although he was honest, he definitely shared too much. Khosla explained he came to America in the 1970's when the Pittsburgh Steelers were the reigning force in the league and admitted he was still a fan of theirs. Not just a fan, but one who still watches all the Steelers games.
Oh boy... as expected, not many 12's were all that jazzed when they heard the new owner of the Seattle Seahawks is still a Steelers fan of all things. The painful memories of Super Bowl XL are still fresh to many older fans, and to them, the Steelers are just as bad as the Rams or 49ers.
But credit where credit is due, Khosla clearly heard the criticism and took to social media to emphasize where his loyalties lie. He even issued an apology.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: New Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla responds to criticism over his fandom
#steelers #still #heard #credit
7 days ago
Two Midwestern insurers hold $245 million in LeBron James Nike-backed bonds, with those same balance sheets also backing annuities from Jackson (JXN) and Apollo (APO).
Non-qualified annuity gains face ordinary income tax up to 37%, no capital gains rates apply, and heirs inherit no step-up in basis at death.
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Somewhere in the general accounts of two Midwestern life insurers sits roughly $245 million in bonds backed by LeBron James's Nike deal.
According to Bloomberg, an LLC named King James Funding borrowed almost $300 million in 2018 from North American Company for Life and Health Insurance and Midland National Life Insurance Co., with bonds due in 2049 at a 4.8% coupon. A follow-on $60 million in 34-year bonds priced at 5.75% in August 2022. Guggenheim Partners arranged the deal, and the pledged revenue stream includes James's lifetime Nike sponsorship.
#million #james
Non-qualified annuity gains face ordinary income tax up to 37%, no capital gains rates apply, and heirs inherit no step-up in basis at death.
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Somewhere in the general accounts of two Midwestern life insurers sits roughly $245 million in bonds backed by LeBron James's Nike deal.
According to Bloomberg, an LLC named King James Funding borrowed almost $300 million in 2018 from North American Company for Life and Health Insurance and Midland National Life Insurance Co., with bonds due in 2049 at a 4.8% coupon. A follow-on $60 million in 34-year bonds priced at 5.75% in August 2022. Guggenheim Partners arranged the deal, and the pledged revenue stream includes James's lifetime Nike sponsorship.
#million #james
8 days ago
Steve Sarkisian gave a number of interesting nuggets during his media availability on Monday. The one that stood out to me centered around Emmett Mosley V and Graceson Littleton. He dubbed both the "hardest-playing" players on the team, a sentiment Arch Manning echoed for Emmett Mosley. To me, those two specific players being given that specific compliment is important.
First, these two Longhorns going against each other consistently in practice must be fun to watch. Beyond that, there's something about the slot WR and the nickelback being dubbed "hardest-playing" that could be key for Texas this season.
Let's start with Emmett Mosley V. He's often been the forgotten WR among the star-studded trio for Texas. He's earned consistent praise throughout this season and him earning this distinction is unsurprising. The importance, in my eyes, comes in because of what that position requires in a Steve Sarkisian offense.
A successful Sarkisian offense starts with his screen game. Much of that game relies on the slot WR being a willing and able blocker(see: Jordan Whittington). Every elite Sarkisian offense has a slot WR that not only can be a threat as a WR, but be "nasty" as a blocker. It's rare you hear a player dubbed the "hardest-playing" if blocking is not a strength of theirs. Mosley being one of the "hardest-playing" Longhorns makes him as important to the offense as any other playmaker, and not only as a pass-catcher.
Let's flip sides of the ball to his defensive counterpart, Graceson Littleton. After a stellar freshman campaign, Littleton had a quiet offseason until fall camp. He's been one of, if not the best defensive player for Texas in the past month, including two straight scrimmages with an INT.
#littleton
First, these two Longhorns going against each other consistently in practice must be fun to watch. Beyond that, there's something about the slot WR and the nickelback being dubbed "hardest-playing" that could be key for Texas this season.
Let's start with Emmett Mosley V. He's often been the forgotten WR among the star-studded trio for Texas. He's earned consistent praise throughout this season and him earning this distinction is unsurprising. The importance, in my eyes, comes in because of what that position requires in a Steve Sarkisian offense.
A successful Sarkisian offense starts with his screen game. Much of that game relies on the slot WR being a willing and able blocker(see: Jordan Whittington). Every elite Sarkisian offense has a slot WR that not only can be a threat as a WR, but be "nasty" as a blocker. It's rare you hear a player dubbed the "hardest-playing" if blocking is not a strength of theirs. Mosley being one of the "hardest-playing" Longhorns makes him as important to the offense as any other playmaker, and not only as a pass-catcher.
Let's flip sides of the ball to his defensive counterpart, Graceson Littleton. After a stellar freshman campaign, Littleton had a quiet offseason until fall camp. He's been one of, if not the best defensive player for Texas in the past month, including two straight scrimmages with an INT.
#littleton
8 days ago
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Transferring some of your retirement savings from a tax-deferred account like a 401(k) to a Roth IRA can help you reduce or possibly avoid required minimum distributions (RMDs) and income taxes later on. It can also be beneficial if you want to leave tax-free savings to your heirs. A Roth conversion can therefore provide you with some flexibility when tax planning your finances in retirement.
However, you can't escape paying income taxes on your tax-deferred savings entirely, and converting 25% of a large 401(k) could lead to a sizable tax bill you'll have to pay right now. You may want to consider a conversion strategy based on keeping you from entering a higher marginal income tax bracket rather than converting a set percentage, although other timing factors may come into play.
Here are some factors to think about. You can also get matched with a financial advisor for free if you need help developing a 401(k) conversion plan that will balance present and future tax consequences.
Because Roth accounts are not subject to the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules that apply to 401(k) accounts, a retirement saver may want to consider converting funds from a 401(k) to a Roth IRA. Under RMD rules, funds left in a 401(k) or similar tax-deferred account have to be withdrawn on a strict schedule starting at age 73 or 75, depending on your birth year.
#conversion
Transferring some of your retirement savings from a tax-deferred account like a 401(k) to a Roth IRA can help you reduce or possibly avoid required minimum distributions (RMDs) and income taxes later on. It can also be beneficial if you want to leave tax-free savings to your heirs. A Roth conversion can therefore provide you with some flexibility when tax planning your finances in retirement.
However, you can't escape paying income taxes on your tax-deferred savings entirely, and converting 25% of a large 401(k) could lead to a sizable tax bill you'll have to pay right now. You may want to consider a conversion strategy based on keeping you from entering a higher marginal income tax bracket rather than converting a set percentage, although other timing factors may come into play.
Here are some factors to think about. You can also get matched with a financial advisor for free if you need help developing a 401(k) conversion plan that will balance present and future tax consequences.
Because Roth accounts are not subject to the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules that apply to 401(k) accounts, a retirement saver may want to consider converting funds from a 401(k) to a Roth IRA. Under RMD rules, funds left in a 401(k) or similar tax-deferred account have to be withdrawn on a strict schedule starting at age 73 or 75, depending on your birth year.
#conversion
9 days ago
Retirees should spend their traditional IRA first, since heirs forced to empty inherited accounts within 10 years often pay 32% tax versus a retiree's 12%.
Early retirees have nearly a decade before RMDs begin at 73, a prime window to draw down traditional IRA funds at lower tax rates.
Roth IRAs carry no lifetime RMDs and pass to heirs tax-free, making every dollar of compounded growth free of federal income tax upon inheritance.
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Retirees often carry both a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA into their sixties, and the order in which they draw down those accounts shapes both their tax bill and what their children eventually receive. Published tax rules and inherited-account guidance point to a sequence many families reverse: spend the traditional IRA first and leave the Roth IRA alone.
#traditional #inherited #often
Early retirees have nearly a decade before RMDs begin at 73, a prime window to draw down traditional IRA funds at lower tax rates.
Roth IRAs carry no lifetime RMDs and pass to heirs tax-free, making every dollar of compounded growth free of federal income tax upon inheritance.
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Retirees often carry both a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA into their sixties, and the order in which they draw down those accounts shapes both their tax bill and what their children eventually receive. Published tax rules and inherited-account guidance point to a sequence many families reverse: spend the traditional IRA first and leave the Roth IRA alone.
#traditional #inherited #often
10 days ago
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has been a disappointment for some investors in 2026. The stock price is up 15%, which is beating the broader market's 12% rise, but it isn't outperforming the way it has in the previous three years. In 2026, Nvidia has reported strong results so far that suggest the growth thesis continues, yet the market has grown skeptical.
This makes now a great time to consider buying. Just know that the window could be closing fast. On Wednesday, Aug. 26, Nvidia reports fiscal 2027 second-quarter results (for the quarter ending July 30). Because Nvidia is valued at an attractive level heading into earnings, this could be the last chance investors have to buy the stock cheaply, as there is a good shot the stock experiences a strong, significant rally following the report.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Given its continued stellar growth rate and reasonable valuation, I can think of few stocks that are better buys. All of that could change depending on the quality of Nvidia's earnings and the market's reaction afterward.
Nvidia makes computing equipment, with most of its products centered around its GPU ecosystem. Nvidia GPUs are the industry standard in AI computing right now, and nearly every product that launches is compared to theirs. So, checking Nvidia's valuation versus its competitors is a smart move.
#signal #investors #makes
This makes now a great time to consider buying. Just know that the window could be closing fast. On Wednesday, Aug. 26, Nvidia reports fiscal 2027 second-quarter results (for the quarter ending July 30). Because Nvidia is valued at an attractive level heading into earnings, this could be the last chance investors have to buy the stock cheaply, as there is a good shot the stock experiences a strong, significant rally following the report.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Given its continued stellar growth rate and reasonable valuation, I can think of few stocks that are better buys. All of that could change depending on the quality of Nvidia's earnings and the market's reaction afterward.
Nvidia makes computing equipment, with most of its products centered around its GPU ecosystem. Nvidia GPUs are the industry standard in AI computing right now, and nearly every product that launches is compared to theirs. So, checking Nvidia's valuation versus its competitors is a smart move.
#signal #investors #makes
11 days ago
Aug. 23, 2026 6:56 am ET
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The heirs to one of America’s biggest liquor fortunes are in the middle of an intense family drama. Profits at Brown-Forman are shrinking, and shares in the spirits company have lost 60% of their value over five years. People are drinking less of its flagship Jack Daniel’s whiskey, the CEO is leaving, and a crosstown rival has made a $15 billion hostile takeover bid. Laura Cooper takes us inside the rift among some family members who have controlled the company for more than 150 years.
And bourbon country isn’t the only place where things are getting heated. Tensions are rising in retirement communities thanks to baby boomers smoking more pot. Seniors are among the fastest-growing demographics for marijuana use, and their neighbors are fuming.
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The heirs to one of America’s biggest liquor fortunes are in the middle of an intense family drama. Profits at Brown-Forman are shrinking, and shares in the spirits company have lost 60% of their value over five years. People are drinking less of its flagship Jack Daniel’s whiskey, the CEO is leaving, and a crosstown rival has made a $15 billion hostile takeover bid. Laura Cooper takes us inside the rift among some family members who have controlled the company for more than 150 years.
And bourbon country isn’t the only place where things are getting heated. Tensions are rising in retirement communities thanks to baby boomers smoking more pot. Seniors are among the fastest-growing demographics for marijuana use, and their neighbors are fuming.
#America #people
11 days ago
On a scorching afternoon in Madrid, Atlético de Madrid finally got their first weekend home kickoff of the season, with over 60,000 fans packed into the Metropolitano to welcome the Rojiblancos and properly usher in the new campaign against fellow Champions League side Villarreal.
Two penalties, a red card, and a very complicated homecoming later, Atleti walked away with a point they were truthfully fortunate to get.
Let's dive into the takeaways!
Between the heat and a lineup still finding its feet, this always had the makings of a sluggish start. Several of these players are only just back from a shortened summer, still getting reacquainted, and it showed.
For the opening hour, Atleti dominated the shooting charts on paper, outshooting Villarreal 11 to 6. But only two efforts were on target, and the underlying picture told a very different story. Villarreal had 23 touches in Atleti's box to Atleti's 19 in theirs. The visitors also created three big chances in the first half alone, while Atleti created zero. They even out-passed Atleti, 271 to 217. The Rojiblancos were a team going through the motions of control without really controlling anything.
#still #only #metropolitano #champions
Two penalties, a red card, and a very complicated homecoming later, Atleti walked away with a point they were truthfully fortunate to get.
Let's dive into the takeaways!
Between the heat and a lineup still finding its feet, this always had the makings of a sluggish start. Several of these players are only just back from a shortened summer, still getting reacquainted, and it showed.
For the opening hour, Atleti dominated the shooting charts on paper, outshooting Villarreal 11 to 6. But only two efforts were on target, and the underlying picture told a very different story. Villarreal had 23 touches in Atleti's box to Atleti's 19 in theirs. The visitors also created three big chances in the first half alone, while Atleti created zero. They even out-passed Atleti, 271 to 217. The Rojiblancos were a team going through the motions of control without really controlling anything.
#still #only #metropolitano #champions
12 days ago
It's preseason week two for the Chicago Bears and the Cincinnati Bengals!
When these two teams last met in the regular season, the Bears won in a wild 47- 42 game featuring an incredible Caleb Williams-to-Colston Loveland touchdown. The stakes won't be quite as high tonight, so let's hope they get in and out with no significant injuries.
Both teams won their respective preseason openers last week, with the Bears sitting most starters and the Bengals playing most of theirs. But this week, with the two teams practicing together on Thursday, the Bengals announced they'll sit most of their starters, but the Bears made no declaration.
And based on the pregame chatter, it appears the Bears will play some starters. Last year, Caleb Williams played in the first two series of preseason game number two against the Bills, and he was 6 of 10 for 107 yards and a TD pass.
For today's game, Chicago's QB2 Tyson Bagent is out with a hamstring issue, which means Case Keenum should get some reps after Williams, and Miller Moss should get a bunch of work, which could pay dividends if he's looking for a practice squad gig in 2026.
#bears
When these two teams last met in the regular season, the Bears won in a wild 47- 42 game featuring an incredible Caleb Williams-to-Colston Loveland touchdown. The stakes won't be quite as high tonight, so let's hope they get in and out with no significant injuries.
Both teams won their respective preseason openers last week, with the Bears sitting most starters and the Bengals playing most of theirs. But this week, with the two teams practicing together on Thursday, the Bengals announced they'll sit most of their starters, but the Bears made no declaration.
And based on the pregame chatter, it appears the Bears will play some starters. Last year, Caleb Williams played in the first two series of preseason game number two against the Bills, and he was 6 of 10 for 107 yards and a TD pass.
For today's game, Chicago's QB2 Tyson Bagent is out with a hamstring issue, which means Case Keenum should get some reps after Williams, and Miller Moss should get a bunch of work, which could pay dividends if he's looking for a practice squad gig in 2026.
#bears
14 days ago
Some shoe firms have already received their tariff refunds, others are still waiting to get theirs. So far, the shoppers who paid higher prices seem to be out in the cold.
The tariff refunds are for reciprocal duties imposed last year under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act that shoe firms paid, but were ruled illegal this past February by the U.S. Supreme Court. Some companies absorbed a portion of the added costs from the duties, while others raised prices. For example, Nike in May 2025 said it was doing a "surgical" price increase for a select group of items, averaging between $2 and $10. And Swoosh's sneaker competitor Adidas said last October that new products to the U.S. featuring innovative technologies would see higher prices.
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The tariff refunds are for reciprocal duties imposed last year under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act that shoe firms paid, but were ruled illegal this past February by the U.S. Supreme Court. Some companies absorbed a portion of the added costs from the duties, while others raised prices. For example, Nike in May 2025 said it was doing a "surgical" price increase for a select group of items, averaging between $2 and $10. And Swoosh's sneaker competitor Adidas said last October that new products to the U.S. featuring innovative technologies would see higher prices.
More from WWD
US Trade Czar 'Very Happy With Where We Ended Up' On Canadian Trade Deal, Though Details Remain Scant
Three Reasons Nike Just Partnered With Influencer Quenlin Blackwell
#trade #shoe #firms #others
16 days ago
The NBA world is watching as Jeanie Buss tries to stop the Buss family stake in the Los Angeles Lakers from being sold. As per their latest statement, her other siblings are intent on selling, though.
The Los Angeles Lakers are always in the headlines, but the current situation is tumultuous even for them. With Mark Walter selling his majority stake in the franchise, it seems the Buss family are also on their way out.
A report from Shams Charania on Monday suggested that the Buss siblings had agreed to sell their remaining 17.8 percent share to the new owners. However, Jeanie Buss' lawyer immediately made it clear she was trying to stop it.
Jeanie and her siblings have had many issues over the years. And as she has seemingly publicly made her stance clear, so too have her siblings now doubled down on theirs.
Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images
#jeanie #siblings
The Los Angeles Lakers are always in the headlines, but the current situation is tumultuous even for them. With Mark Walter selling his majority stake in the franchise, it seems the Buss family are also on their way out.
A report from Shams Charania on Monday suggested that the Buss siblings had agreed to sell their remaining 17.8 percent share to the new owners. However, Jeanie Buss' lawyer immediately made it clear she was trying to stop it.
Jeanie and her siblings have had many issues over the years. And as she has seemingly publicly made her stance clear, so too have her siblings now doubled down on theirs.
Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images
#jeanie #siblings
16 days ago
The A's dropped their first game in Kansas City last night, losing 9-5 and dropping the club to 49-76, tied with the Angels for the worst record in the sport. If the club ever needed a win, tonight's the night.
Before the game the A's made a minor move for some extra bullpen depth, adding the recently-claimed Taylor Rashi to the active roster:
The right-hander has very minimal big league experience, with 10 games last year and three this season. The former Giants and Diamondbacks farmhand has generally put up good numbers in the minors, including a 2.56 ERA in 24 appearances this year. With the state of the bullpen Rashi is as good as any reliever to give a shot and see if the A's can catch lightning in a bottle.
To make room on the roster right-hander Mason Barnett was optioned to Triple-A. He was in the rotation the past couple turns but he struggled in his chances and will now head back to the minors and continue to work on honing his craft. The A's will need to make a move for a new starter sometime later this week.
It'll be right-hander Jack Perkins getting the ball this evening for his 12th start this year. It hasn't been an easy year for the rookie, who began in the bullpen before being asked to take on a starter's role halfway through the year. The results have been unexpected as he's struggled to an 8.17 ERA during his starting ****** ignments so far. He's not exactly trending in the right direction either as he's gotten smacked for at least five runs in his past three starts. Hopefully he'll be able to turn things around tonight in Kansas City against a fellow bottom-dweller in the Royals, though last night should warn everyone that they still got some big bats in that lineup of theirs.
#last #bullpen #city
Before the game the A's made a minor move for some extra bullpen depth, adding the recently-claimed Taylor Rashi to the active roster:
The right-hander has very minimal big league experience, with 10 games last year and three this season. The former Giants and Diamondbacks farmhand has generally put up good numbers in the minors, including a 2.56 ERA in 24 appearances this year. With the state of the bullpen Rashi is as good as any reliever to give a shot and see if the A's can catch lightning in a bottle.
To make room on the roster right-hander Mason Barnett was optioned to Triple-A. He was in the rotation the past couple turns but he struggled in his chances and will now head back to the minors and continue to work on honing his craft. The A's will need to make a move for a new starter sometime later this week.
It'll be right-hander Jack Perkins getting the ball this evening for his 12th start this year. It hasn't been an easy year for the rookie, who began in the bullpen before being asked to take on a starter's role halfway through the year. The results have been unexpected as he's struggled to an 8.17 ERA during his starting ****** ignments so far. He's not exactly trending in the right direction either as he's gotten smacked for at least five runs in his past three starts. Hopefully he'll be able to turn things around tonight in Kansas City against a fellow bottom-dweller in the Royals, though last night should warn everyone that they still got some big bats in that lineup of theirs.
#last #bullpen #city
17 days ago
Saints get brutal two-month injury update on Jordyn Tyson originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New Orleans Saints made it a goal of theirs this offseason to build the offense around Tyler Shough. They added Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency, and then in Round 1 of the NFL Draft, they took Jordyn Tyson.
With the No. 8 pick, the Saints drafted Tyson to join Chris Olave in the wide receiver room. It was a bit of a risky pick with Tyson's injury history, but the upside is massive.
Unfortunately for the Saints, the worst fears have come true. According to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, Tyson's hamstring injury is a serious one, and he's going to miss potentially upwards of two months with this issue.
"Jordyn Tyson is likely to miss time to start the season, possibly deep into September, per source," Underhill reports. "Different hamstring than last time but it's going to take time."
#injury
The New Orleans Saints made it a goal of theirs this offseason to build the offense around Tyler Shough. They added Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency, and then in Round 1 of the NFL Draft, they took Jordyn Tyson.
With the No. 8 pick, the Saints drafted Tyson to join Chris Olave in the wide receiver room. It was a bit of a risky pick with Tyson's injury history, but the upside is massive.
Unfortunately for the Saints, the worst fears have come true. According to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, Tyson's hamstring injury is a serious one, and he's going to miss potentially upwards of two months with this issue.
"Jordyn Tyson is likely to miss time to start the season, possibly deep into September, per source," Underhill reports. "Different hamstring than last time but it's going to take time."
#injury
23 days ago
LAS VEGAS – Sin City is no stranger to seeing a hot streak come to an end.
The Washington Mystics weren't in Vegas long before theirs went cold. Riding a WNBA-best run of seven straight victories into the home of the defending champions, the Aces (23-11) dealt their visitors a bad hand Tuesday night, extinguishing the sizzling Mystics in an 86-76 win — in turn snapping a two-game losing skid of their own.
In a nutshell, this young Mystics (19-13) squad is really good. However, there is only so much you can do when A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young have it going.
Wilson led all scorers with 26 points and added 13 rebounds to notch another double-double (17). She went 10-for-18 from the field and racked up six stocks (four blocks, two steals). Young kept pace with the four-time MVP, pouring in 25 points (4-9 3PT, 7-7 FT) to go along with eight clean ******* ists (no turnovers).
"I needed a game with no turnovers," she said. "I [always] like to keep them low, so it feels good to go out there and make the right reads and still be able to be aggressive and get to my spots."
#mystics #young #vegas #double
The Washington Mystics weren't in Vegas long before theirs went cold. Riding a WNBA-best run of seven straight victories into the home of the defending champions, the Aces (23-11) dealt their visitors a bad hand Tuesday night, extinguishing the sizzling Mystics in an 86-76 win — in turn snapping a two-game losing skid of their own.
In a nutshell, this young Mystics (19-13) squad is really good. However, there is only so much you can do when A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young have it going.
Wilson led all scorers with 26 points and added 13 rebounds to notch another double-double (17). She went 10-for-18 from the field and racked up six stocks (four blocks, two steals). Young kept pace with the four-time MVP, pouring in 25 points (4-9 3PT, 7-7 FT) to go along with eight clean ******* ists (no turnovers).
"I needed a game with no turnovers," she said. "I [always] like to keep them low, so it feels good to go out there and make the right reads and still be able to be aggressive and get to my spots."
#mystics #young #vegas #double
25 days ago
In 2025, inherited homes accounted for around 7% of all U.S. property transfers. In total, 340,000 properties transferred through inheritance, marking a new record high, according to Cotality.
Unfortunately, inheriting a home is not always a straightforward proposition. In fact, in some cases, heirs may think a home is theirs free and clear, but that may not necessarily be the case at all.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
Millionaires under 43 hold only 25% of their wealth in stocks. Here's where their money is actually going
#cotality #ramsey
Unfortunately, inheriting a home is not always a straightforward proposition. In fact, in some cases, heirs may think a home is theirs free and clear, but that may not necessarily be the case at all.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
Millionaires under 43 hold only 25% of their wealth in stocks. Here's where their money is actually going
#cotality #ramsey
25 days ago
Elizabeth Smart has shared her story in a number of various projects before, and now she's ready to be a platform for other survivors to share theirs.
Starting next Monday, the kidnapping survivor will host the "Survivor Files" podcast, where "survivors of abductions, home invasions, ******* aults and other traumatic events" will discuss their experiences, while also breaking down the "lifelong process of healing, justice and reclaiming what violence nearly took away."
"I'm so excited and proud to team up with iHeart and Marwar Junction to launch 'The Survivor Files with Elizabeth Smart,'" Smart shared in a Monday statement. "My hope is to honor the extraordinary strength, resilience, hope and courage of survivors. Each of our stories are unique, but so many share a common thread: the strength to keep moving forward in the face of ******* . I want this podcast to remind people that we are more than what we experience – and that we are so much stronger than we believed."
"Elizabeth's voice has become synonymous with resilience, hope and survivor advocacy," iHeartPodcasts President Will Pearson added. "Through 'The Survivor Files,' she brings a deeply personal perspective to stories that deserve to be told with compassion. We're excited to partner with Elizabeth and Marwar Junction Productions on a series that expands the true crime genre in such a personal and meaningful way."
"We are honored Elizabeth asked us to help her launch this important podcast," Marwar Junction Productions' Joseph Freed echoed. "These stories have never been more important, and Elizabeth brings them to life with authenticity and care."
#marwar #survivors #podcast #stories
Starting next Monday, the kidnapping survivor will host the "Survivor Files" podcast, where "survivors of abductions, home invasions, ******* aults and other traumatic events" will discuss their experiences, while also breaking down the "lifelong process of healing, justice and reclaiming what violence nearly took away."
"I'm so excited and proud to team up with iHeart and Marwar Junction to launch 'The Survivor Files with Elizabeth Smart,'" Smart shared in a Monday statement. "My hope is to honor the extraordinary strength, resilience, hope and courage of survivors. Each of our stories are unique, but so many share a common thread: the strength to keep moving forward in the face of ******* . I want this podcast to remind people that we are more than what we experience – and that we are so much stronger than we believed."
"Elizabeth's voice has become synonymous with resilience, hope and survivor advocacy," iHeartPodcasts President Will Pearson added. "Through 'The Survivor Files,' she brings a deeply personal perspective to stories that deserve to be told with compassion. We're excited to partner with Elizabeth and Marwar Junction Productions on a series that expands the true crime genre in such a personal and meaningful way."
"We are honored Elizabeth asked us to help her launch this important podcast," Marwar Junction Productions' Joseph Freed echoed. "These stories have never been more important, and Elizabeth brings them to life with authenticity and care."
#marwar #survivors #podcast #stories
27 days ago
Bayern Munich's ongoing quest to offload João Palhinha- as well as Sacha Boey and Bryan Zaragoza- reportedly got a boost via interest from Aston Villa. The Villans, who Bayern beat 2-1 in a recent friendly, have lost star midfielders Amadou Onana to an anterior cruciate ligament rupture and Youri Tielemans to Manchester United. Despite the recent addition of the impressive João Gomes, they need more personnel and Palhinha is a concrete target of theirs.
That last tidbit of news is something Damián Vidagany, Aston Villa's sporting director, confirmed to Bild reporter Nico Linner.
"We need a midfielder because Amadou Onana will be out for the entire season, and João Palhinha is a very good player who would fit our plans," Vidagany stated (as captured by iMiaSanMia). "We are in talks, but there's currently no agreement. If anything does happen, it will always be on the basis of the big respect we have for FC Bayern. Our clubs are friends, and our relationship with Max Eberl, Christoph Freund and all the other people in charge is excellent. That is why I cannot and do not want to comment on any further details."
Of course, the problem is immediately apparent. Aston Villa wish to obtain a one year stopgap until Onana returns from his unfortunate injury, while Bayern wish to offload Palhinha permanently. How the two clubs reconcile that issue remains to be seen.
Perhaps the Bavarians will be willing to acquiesce and settle for a loan deal after all. The issue with Palhinha is that the club likely amortized the €51 million transfer fee and is still paying it to this day. If any potential loan deal can cover this year's amortization as well as the player's wages, perhaps the Bavarians would be willing to accept such a deal.
#deal
That last tidbit of news is something Damián Vidagany, Aston Villa's sporting director, confirmed to Bild reporter Nico Linner.
"We need a midfielder because Amadou Onana will be out for the entire season, and João Palhinha is a very good player who would fit our plans," Vidagany stated (as captured by iMiaSanMia). "We are in talks, but there's currently no agreement. If anything does happen, it will always be on the basis of the big respect we have for FC Bayern. Our clubs are friends, and our relationship with Max Eberl, Christoph Freund and all the other people in charge is excellent. That is why I cannot and do not want to comment on any further details."
Of course, the problem is immediately apparent. Aston Villa wish to obtain a one year stopgap until Onana returns from his unfortunate injury, while Bayern wish to offload Palhinha permanently. How the two clubs reconcile that issue remains to be seen.
Perhaps the Bavarians will be willing to acquiesce and settle for a loan deal after all. The issue with Palhinha is that the club likely amortized the €51 million transfer fee and is still paying it to this day. If any potential loan deal can cover this year's amortization as well as the player's wages, perhaps the Bavarians would be willing to accept such a deal.
#deal
1 month ago
In the study, the 4% rule carried a growing risk of depletion, while a full annuity sacrificed liquidity and any remaining balance.
Putting 50% of savings into an annuity earned the highest score, pairing strong income with money left for emergencies or heirs.
The study used a simple immediate annuity, not one of the more complex products commonly marketed to retirees.
For decades, one widely used retirement guideline has suggested withdrawing a set percentage in year one, typically 4%, then increasing that dollar amount annually to keep pace with inflation. But a new study found that neither this approach nor putting an entire portfolio into an annuity, produced the strongest overall result. The highest-scoring strategy used some of both.
Retirement income does not have to be an either-or choice between portfolio withdrawals and an annuity. This study suggests that combining the two may provide income security while preserving money for unexpected expenses or heirs.
#annuity
Putting 50% of savings into an annuity earned the highest score, pairing strong income with money left for emergencies or heirs.
The study used a simple immediate annuity, not one of the more complex products commonly marketed to retirees.
For decades, one widely used retirement guideline has suggested withdrawing a set percentage in year one, typically 4%, then increasing that dollar amount annually to keep pace with inflation. But a new study found that neither this approach nor putting an entire portfolio into an annuity, produced the strongest overall result. The highest-scoring strategy used some of both.
Retirement income does not have to be an either-or choice between portfolio withdrawals and an annuity. This study suggests that combining the two may provide income security while preserving money for unexpected expenses or heirs.
#annuity
1 month ago
The Minnesota Vikings are turning the page and starting a new chapter in their long battle with the quarterback position. There is nothing they would love more than for former top pick J.J. McCarthy to be able to prove himself and be the guy for them. However, the arrival of Kyler Murray brings with it new energy, as a former player of theirs has recently been discussed.
Former Vikings running back Adrian Peterson spoke to Kyle Odegard of Rotogrinders recently about a plethora of topics related to the team's quarterback battle. One of them was the idea of Kyler Murray getting a fresh start with Minnesota and what it could do for him.
He said, "A lot of people give Kyler Murray a hard time for not being able to perform at a high level all the time and consistently, but he just needed a fresh start, something new to revive him. A different outlook on things and give them a boost they needed. When they picked him up, I thought this was an opportunity to change his mindset and say, 'You know what? I've been blessed to go to an incredible team that's very talented offensively and defensively, and now I can be that piece.' I feel like if he comes in with that mindset, he can be the one that gets us over the hump."
We have seen quarterbacks get fresh starts with Minnesota before, and the results spoke for themselves. The team has to be rooting for another Sam Darnold-ish type of season, with something more than a Wild Card game being the final game they play.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Former Vikings player sees the upside that Kyler Murray brings
#kyler #minnesota #fresh #able
Former Vikings running back Adrian Peterson spoke to Kyle Odegard of Rotogrinders recently about a plethora of topics related to the team's quarterback battle. One of them was the idea of Kyler Murray getting a fresh start with Minnesota and what it could do for him.
He said, "A lot of people give Kyler Murray a hard time for not being able to perform at a high level all the time and consistently, but he just needed a fresh start, something new to revive him. A different outlook on things and give them a boost they needed. When they picked him up, I thought this was an opportunity to change his mindset and say, 'You know what? I've been blessed to go to an incredible team that's very talented offensively and defensively, and now I can be that piece.' I feel like if he comes in with that mindset, he can be the one that gets us over the hump."
We have seen quarterbacks get fresh starts with Minnesota before, and the results spoke for themselves. The team has to be rooting for another Sam Darnold-ish type of season, with something more than a Wild Card game being the final game they play.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Former Vikings player sees the upside that Kyler Murray brings
#kyler #minnesota #fresh #able
1 month ago
Detroit — Rickie Fowler has been here from the beginning.
You best believe he'd love to be the last man standing at the last Rocket Classic. And it's possible.
Fowler shot a Saturday 67 and was at 12 under through three rounds, three shots back of leader Davis Riley entering Sunday's final round at Detroit Golf Club. Fowler has been the face of this tournament since it was announced in 2018.
He's been a pitchman for Rocket (and previously Quicken Loans) for years, and he's been pitch perfect in trumpeting the value of Detroit's PGA Tour tournament, which is ending after eight years.
"It's definitely been a ***** mer to kind of come into this knowing it was the last one," Fowler said this week. "It's been fun for me to have a partnership with Rocket and see this event make its way here, because that was always a dream of theirs to have an event back in Detroit.
#fowler #back
You best believe he'd love to be the last man standing at the last Rocket Classic. And it's possible.
Fowler shot a Saturday 67 and was at 12 under through three rounds, three shots back of leader Davis Riley entering Sunday's final round at Detroit Golf Club. Fowler has been the face of this tournament since it was announced in 2018.
He's been a pitchman for Rocket (and previously Quicken Loans) for years, and he's been pitch perfect in trumpeting the value of Detroit's PGA Tour tournament, which is ending after eight years.
"It's definitely been a ***** mer to kind of come into this knowing it was the last one," Fowler said this week. "It's been fun for me to have a partnership with Rocket and see this event make its way here, because that was always a dream of theirs to have an event back in Detroit.
#fowler #back
1 month ago
IRC Section 1014 resets an inherited portfolio's cost basis to date-of-death value, legally erasing a lifetime of capital gains before heirs sell.
The step-up covers only taxable accounts such as stocks, ETFs, and real estate, while inherited IRAs and 401(k)s face ordinary income tax on every withdrawal.
Portfolios that declined before death step the basis down, permanently wiping built-in losses heirs could have captured through pre-death selling.
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If you've ever inherited a taxable brokerage account, mutual funds, or individual stocks from a parent, there is a rule sitting inside the tax code that can erase decades of capital gains overnight. It's called the step-up in basis, and it's the reason a daughter can inherit an $800,000 portfolio her mother built from a $50,000 seed in the 1980s, sell every share the next month, and owe the IRS nothing on the gain.
#inherited #death #stocks
The step-up covers only taxable accounts such as stocks, ETFs, and real estate, while inherited IRAs and 401(k)s face ordinary income tax on every withdrawal.
Portfolios that declined before death step the basis down, permanently wiping built-in losses heirs could have captured through pre-death selling.
Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset's free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has been carefully vetted, and must act in your best interests. Don't waste another minute; learn more here.
If you've ever inherited a taxable brokerage account, mutual funds, or individual stocks from a parent, there is a rule sitting inside the tax code that can erase decades of capital gains overnight. It's called the step-up in basis, and it's the reason a daughter can inherit an $800,000 portfolio her mother built from a $50,000 seed in the 1980s, sell every share the next month, and owe the IRS nothing on the gain.
#inherited #death #stocks
1 month ago
Every rally eventually runs into a wall, and South Korea's artificial intelligence (AI) stocks just found theirs. The Kospi Composite Index ($KSIC) has tumbled more than 40% from its June peak, and the primary trigger came from SK hynix (SKHY), the very company that helped fuel the rally in the first place. The tech giant delivered solid Q2 FY2026 numbers, yet it couldn't clear Wall Street's sky-high bar.
The Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) supplier posted a record quarterly operating profit that shot up more than sixfold. This is a number that most companies would frame and hang on the wall. But shipment delays on several advanced products slowed pricing gains for its flagship DRAM chips, and investors punished the stock anyway, knocking it down 8.98% on Wednesday, July 29.
Dear Sandisk Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for August 5
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#Stock #investors #index #ksic
The Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) supplier posted a record quarterly operating profit that shot up more than sixfold. This is a number that most companies would frame and hang on the wall. But shipment delays on several advanced products slowed pricing gains for its flagship DRAM chips, and investors punished the stock anyway, knocking it down 8.98% on Wednesday, July 29.
Dear Sandisk Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for August 5
Intel Stock Sinks 40%, But Most ***** ysts Still Aren't Bullish on INTC
Nebius Stock Gets Another Wall Street Upgrade. Here's Why Investors Are Paying Attention.
#Stock #investors #index #ksic
1 month ago
UEFA has taken a firm stance against FIFA, declaring that soccer is 'not theirs to sell' in response to the governing body's controversial proposal. Global soccer's top authority is considering selling stakes in "event operations," presumably such as the World Cup, to private investors, as confirmed in a statement on Tuesday.
The scheme could see FIFA president Gianni Infantino pocket millions should a deal be approved. The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly been brought into the discussions via the Kushner family.
While the proposal is still being deliberated internally, it has been met with significant opposition from UEFA, as per The Mirror.
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#president
The scheme could see FIFA president Gianni Infantino pocket millions should a deal be approved. The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly been brought into the discussions via the Kushner family.
While the proposal is still being deliberated internally, it has been met with significant opposition from UEFA, as per The Mirror.
Donald Trump sparks outrage with Harry Kane World Cup comments
Argentina World Cup Final red card rescinded, face potential FIFA disciplinary action
#president
1 month ago
The Los Angeles Rams are set to play the San Francisco 49ers twice this season as they share a spot in the NFC West together. In the past, these contests have been heated and some of the most enjoyable games to watch.
While this season's series is expected to produce the same hard-hitting action, there will be two unique features **** ociated with those games. As we already know, the Rams will open their season by hosting the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia.
We have now learned that in the second contest, which takes place during Week 14 in San Francisco, the 49ers will be wearing their black Nike Rivalries jersey.
When the Rivalries jerseys were introduced in 2025, the Rams wore them in their home win over the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks also wore theirs in Week 16 against the Rams. In both contests, the team wearing their Rivalries uniform won the game with wild, unprecedented luck.
In the Rams' win, they picked off Sam Darnold four times, and despite their defensive dominance, their offense failed to get anything going. Seahawks kicker Jason Myers was perfect on the day entering the final drive of the game. A big reason the Rams won is Ethan Evans miraculously hit a punt that bounced high in the air and went out at the 1-yard line.
#Rams #francisco #week
While this season's series is expected to produce the same hard-hitting action, there will be two unique features **** ociated with those games. As we already know, the Rams will open their season by hosting the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia.
We have now learned that in the second contest, which takes place during Week 14 in San Francisco, the 49ers will be wearing their black Nike Rivalries jersey.
When the Rivalries jerseys were introduced in 2025, the Rams wore them in their home win over the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks also wore theirs in Week 16 against the Rams. In both contests, the team wearing their Rivalries uniform won the game with wild, unprecedented luck.
In the Rams' win, they picked off Sam Darnold four times, and despite their defensive dominance, their offense failed to get anything going. Seahawks kicker Jason Myers was perfect on the day entering the final drive of the game. A big reason the Rams won is Ethan Evans miraculously hit a punt that bounced high in the air and went out at the 1-yard line.
#Rams #francisco #week
1 month ago
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Want to make sure a loved one receives your ****** ets after you pass away? Many people take steps to make that happen — usually by choosing a beneficiary for their retirement accounts or insurance policies — but few people consider what will happen to their bank accounts.
With payable-on-death (POD) accounts, you can easily solve that problem. PODs let you choose beneficiaries for your bank accounts, ensuring your heirs will get access to the money after you pass away.
You can easily turn any bank account into a POD, and by doing so, lift a major burden for your loved ones. As beneficiaries, they'll get immediate access to the money they may need for things like medical or funeral expenses without the burden of having to go through probate court.
You can easily turn your bank account into a payable-on-death (POD) account, also known as a transfer-on-death (TOD) or Totten trust, by designating one or more people as beneficiaries who will receive the funds when you pass away.
#people #beneficiaries #make
Want to make sure a loved one receives your ****** ets after you pass away? Many people take steps to make that happen — usually by choosing a beneficiary for their retirement accounts or insurance policies — but few people consider what will happen to their bank accounts.
With payable-on-death (POD) accounts, you can easily solve that problem. PODs let you choose beneficiaries for your bank accounts, ensuring your heirs will get access to the money after you pass away.
You can easily turn any bank account into a POD, and by doing so, lift a major burden for your loved ones. As beneficiaries, they'll get immediate access to the money they may need for things like medical or funeral expenses without the burden of having to go through probate court.
You can easily turn your bank account into a payable-on-death (POD) account, also known as a transfer-on-death (TOD) or Totten trust, by designating one or more people as beneficiaries who will receive the funds when you pass away.
#people #beneficiaries #make
2 months ago
Japan's Parliament voted Friday to enshrine male-only succession for the imperial throne, part of a monarchy that traces its origins back roughly 1,500 years.
Lawmakers did so by revising an Imperial House Law dating back to the 1800s, despite warnings from experts that limiting succession to men in the paternal line will hasten the decline of ******* an's shrinking and aging imperial family, according to the ******* ociated Press.
To address the dwindling number of eligible heirs, the revisions allow distant male relatives to be adopted into the imperial family to father future successors. However, strict rules remain in place limiting the throne to men with royal blood. The changes also allow princesses to retain their royal status after marrying commoners.
The new rules passed by Parliament come as many ******* anese had been calling for Princess Aiko, Emperor Naruhito's 24-year-old daughter, to be allowed to succeed him — now an impossibility.
In Attempt To Connect With Young People, ******* an's Royal Family Debuts On Instagram
Lawmakers did so by revising an Imperial House Law dating back to the 1800s, despite warnings from experts that limiting succession to men in the paternal line will hasten the decline of ******* an's shrinking and aging imperial family, according to the ******* ociated Press.
To address the dwindling number of eligible heirs, the revisions allow distant male relatives to be adopted into the imperial family to father future successors. However, strict rules remain in place limiting the throne to men with royal blood. The changes also allow princesses to retain their royal status after marrying commoners.
The new rules passed by Parliament come as many ******* anese had been calling for Princess Aiko, Emperor Naruhito's 24-year-old daughter, to be allowed to succeed him — now an impossibility.
In Attempt To Connect With Young People, ******* an's Royal Family Debuts On Instagram
2 months ago
Tis the season for NFL media to put out their own Top 100 players list. Pro Football Network put theirs out and it is based on their own specialized formula they call a PFN Impact Score. This sort of objective measure creates a very different type of ranking as opposed to say the NFL Network, which is more of a popularity contest.
For the Pittsburgh Steelers, they landed four players on their Top 100, and while two of them didn't come as a suprirse, the other two did.
First up and highest-rated on the list is cornerback Joey Porter Jr. at No. 33. He's the third-highest ranked cornerabck on the list, behind only Derek Stingley Jr. and Pat Surtain II. Porter is currently waiting on a massive contract extension with the Steelers and based on this metric, he should be paid like the top corners in the NFL.
Next up we get EDGE T.J. Watt at No. 42 and defensive tackle Cameron Heyward at No. 49. Watt and Heyward were the two guys who most often show up on these sorts of lists and despite both guys having down seasons in 2025, are in great positions to rebound in 2026 under new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham.
Finally we get center Zach Frazier at No. 75. The only center on this list ranked higher than Frazier is Creed Hunphrey and it really illustrates just how well Frazier played last season, even if others weren't paying attention.
For the Pittsburgh Steelers, they landed four players on their Top 100, and while two of them didn't come as a suprirse, the other two did.
First up and highest-rated on the list is cornerback Joey Porter Jr. at No. 33. He's the third-highest ranked cornerabck on the list, behind only Derek Stingley Jr. and Pat Surtain II. Porter is currently waiting on a massive contract extension with the Steelers and based on this metric, he should be paid like the top corners in the NFL.
Next up we get EDGE T.J. Watt at No. 42 and defensive tackle Cameron Heyward at No. 49. Watt and Heyward were the two guys who most often show up on these sorts of lists and despite both guys having down seasons in 2025, are in great positions to rebound in 2026 under new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham.
Finally we get center Zach Frazier at No. 75. The only center on this list ranked higher than Frazier is Creed Hunphrey and it really illustrates just how well Frazier played last season, even if others weren't paying attention.
2 months ago
Argentina don’t do it the easy way but if their defence of their World Cup is increasingly unconvincing, it goes on and on. Kansas City ended up bouncing like Buenos Aires, part of the Midwest resembling an Argentina home game, but euphoric scenes and a glorious goal stood in stark contrast to an utterly uninspired display.
They may not care. Not when they have a grudge match against England to concentrate the minds and a spectacular strike from Julian Alvarez to savour, arrowed into the top corner at the Arrowhead Stadium. Just when it seemed Argentina were hopelessly over-reliant on Lionel Messi, someone else delivered a moment of extreme quality. Then another Argentina centre-forward, Lautaro Martinez, gave the scoreline a flattering sheen in the 121st minute.
And yet it was really a tale of two strikers, neither of them Martinez. Alvarez, with his belated first goal of the World Cup, sent Argentina into a second successive semi-final. Breel Embolo may have cost Switzerland a first in their history. They had levelled and were the better side when his red card, eventual and involving VAR, for diving forced them into a rearguard action. They looked likely to hold out for penalties, Argentina seeming to have precious few ideas how to break them down, until Alvarez’s explosive intervention.
So, once again, Argentina advance in a manner that showed their spirit but highlighted flaws. Theirs looked as simple a route as could be imagined through the knockout stages – Cape Verde, Egypt, Switzerland – but they turned it into an obstacle course. They have twice gone to extra time, conceded five goals and flirted with elimination at each stage. But they can win games of brinkmanship.
Lionel Scaloni could at least point to his input here. The third goal involved two replacements, Martinez following up to score after Thiago Almada’s shot was blocked. Almada was an impact substitute: he had already flicked the post with a 20-yard drive. Yet Argentina were short of creativity, lacking any threat on the flanks. When Messi had a are quiet game – which still produced an **** ist – they were underwhelming. The captain’s scoring run ended at nine consecutive World Cup matches, another of the statistics that may not be repeated. For too long, however, Argentina looked a one-man team when the one man was enduring a rare off-day. He stirred late on, failing to lob Gregor Kobel and then shooting just wide at the end of regulation time, letting fly a couple of times in extra time. But for much of the evening, he was strolling around Missouri as Argentina were drifting.
They may not care. Not when they have a grudge match against England to concentrate the minds and a spectacular strike from Julian Alvarez to savour, arrowed into the top corner at the Arrowhead Stadium. Just when it seemed Argentina were hopelessly over-reliant on Lionel Messi, someone else delivered a moment of extreme quality. Then another Argentina centre-forward, Lautaro Martinez, gave the scoreline a flattering sheen in the 121st minute.
And yet it was really a tale of two strikers, neither of them Martinez. Alvarez, with his belated first goal of the World Cup, sent Argentina into a second successive semi-final. Breel Embolo may have cost Switzerland a first in their history. They had levelled and were the better side when his red card, eventual and involving VAR, for diving forced them into a rearguard action. They looked likely to hold out for penalties, Argentina seeming to have precious few ideas how to break them down, until Alvarez’s explosive intervention.
So, once again, Argentina advance in a manner that showed their spirit but highlighted flaws. Theirs looked as simple a route as could be imagined through the knockout stages – Cape Verde, Egypt, Switzerland – but they turned it into an obstacle course. They have twice gone to extra time, conceded five goals and flirted with elimination at each stage. But they can win games of brinkmanship.
Lionel Scaloni could at least point to his input here. The third goal involved two replacements, Martinez following up to score after Thiago Almada’s shot was blocked. Almada was an impact substitute: he had already flicked the post with a 20-yard drive. Yet Argentina were short of creativity, lacking any threat on the flanks. When Messi had a are quiet game – which still produced an **** ist – they were underwhelming. The captain’s scoring run ended at nine consecutive World Cup matches, another of the statistics that may not be repeated. For too long, however, Argentina looked a one-man team when the one man was enduring a rare off-day. He stirred late on, failing to lob Gregor Kobel and then shooting just wide at the end of regulation time, letting fly a couple of times in extra time. But for much of the evening, he was strolling around Missouri as Argentina were drifting.
