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Dear Liz: My wife and I plan to withdraw a larger amount than usual from our IRA to make a 20% down payment on our new retirement home. Unfortunately, this withdrawal will put our modified adjusted gross income over the limit, which will result in an increase in Medicare premiums in 2026. Is there any way to avoid this increase?A: You have the right to challenge a premium increase, but in order for your challenge to be successful, you must have experienced a reduction in your income due to retirement, death of a spouse, divorce, etc. A temporary increase in…

Captain Najmul Shanto has defended Shakib Al Hasan’s performance amid health concerns, saying he values ​​dedication and effort over mere performance. Shanto’s strategy in the first Test was to rely on pace bowlers, so Shakib was brought on later. Despite Shakib’s lackluster performance, Shanto emphasised the importance of collective effort in cricket and did not talk about individual performances. Was that a long read? Let me explain it more simply… Next article Najmul Hossain Shanto defends Shakib’s performance (Image credit: X/@ICC) What is the story Bangladesh cricket team captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has defended all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s performance in…

It used to be that a political disagreement was just that: a disagreement. It was not uncommon for politics to come up at Thanksgiving dinner, and if someone disagreed, the topic was dropped and the conversation moved on. Unfortunately, things have changed today.When Donald Trump ran and won the 2016 election, our political culture began to change. To many, Trump was outspoken and outspoken. This caused many to dislike him. However, this same attitude led many others to love him. This change began to permeate the network news cycle, and people began sharing their opinions, even disagreements, across social media.What…

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Former Australia captain Ian Chappell said New Delhi pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and flamboyant wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant need to remain injury-free and in top form for India to complete a historic triple series win in Australia. Bumrah and Pant’s fitness and form will be key to India’s victory in Australia: Chappell Chappell, one of the most respected voices in cricket, feels that the five Test matches, including three against New Zealand, are the ideal preparation the Indian team needs ahead of the most high-profile bilateral series in this cycle of the World Test Championship. “India’s number one priority will be…

Turns out the only way to contain Arizona State running back Cam Scattlebo is to get your friends to dress up in a little cosplay during practice.The Texas Tech football team paid a lot of attention to containing Skatebo throughout the week of practice. To simulate Skatebo’s running style at 5-foot-11 and 215 pounds, the Red Raiders used running back Adam Hill (6-foot-1, 215 pounds) and linebacker Wesley Smith (5-foot-10, 220 pounds) to play Sun Devil backs on the scout team.”He dominated the other guys in practice,” Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire said of Smith.Hill and Smith — whom McGuire…

She has no humility. She has no concern for the future of this country. She and other childfree women look down on Americans who choose to have children.These are just some of the accusations Republicans have hurled at Vice President Kamala Harris, who is under attack not for anything she has done or said, but for not having any biological children.The latest criticism came from Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who last week appeared at a campaign event for former President Donald J. Trump and proclaimed that her three children have instilled in her the humility she needs to maintain…

Antibiotics for bacterial infections and illnesses Whooping cough can be effectively treated with antibiotics, and Perera said anyone who suspects they have the disease should get tested and prescribed medication as soon as possible. “Treatment helps make the bacteria less contagious,” she says. “Let’s say a student is diagnosed with whooping cough. They can go back to school with five days of antibiotics, but if untreated they will remain contagious for three weeks.” Post-exposure antibiotic prophylaxis may also be prescribed for other family members and close contacts. Infants and young children are at highest risk for severe illness. Older adults…

The SkAI initiative aims to expand astrophysics research with AI Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) September 22, 2024 The National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) received a five-year, $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Simons Foundation to partner with academic institutions and federal laboratories across the Midwest to accelerate AI-driven astrophysics research.Led by Northwestern University, the collaboration will establish the NSF-Simons AI Institute for the Sky (SkAI), one of two new centers established to help astronomers unlock new insights about the universe. Based near NCSA’s Illinois campus, the institute will bring together…

Salary: $31,200-$36,000 per year Teaching Assistant – Health Sciences The Health Science Teaching Assistant will support the Lecturer in teaching in the Health Sciences area and the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing. In addition to the general administrative duties of a Lecturer, this candidate will manage various budgets and order supplies necessary to keep the department running smoothly.Qualifications· Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution · Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and use of a variety of office equipment including fax machines, copiers, scanners and telephone systems.· Excellent typing, public relations, communication and problem-solving skills.· Excellent…