Oldest retired FDNY Bravest Anthony Aquaro dead at 103
The oldest active and retired member of the FDNY, who served Brooklyn's streets for nearly 30 years, has died at the age of 103, officials announced. There is only one month left until my next milestone birthday. Anthony Acquaro, a 26-year veteran of Engine 269 on Union Street, died Friday. Uniformed Firefighters Association Local 854 […]
Retired Coast Guard helicopter commander details risks to air crews fighting LA fires
As deadly wildfires spread and thousands of Los Angeles County residents flee for their lives, some brave Americans are heading into danger to fight the flames. John Mixon, a former U.S. Coast Guard helicopter search and rescue captain, knows the dangers posed to crews fighting fires. Crews resumed operations on Wednesday after suspending operations since […]
Two Girl Scout cookie flavors will be retired after this year, the group says
This year will be the last time two types of Girl Scout cookies will be sold, the Girl Scouts of America announced in a news release Tuesday. This week also marks the kickoff of the scouting organization's annual “cookie season.” “The 2025 cookie lineup is packed with all of our most popular cookie flavors, including […]
Retired NFL kicker Martin Gramatica shares heart-wrenching details about ‘abusive father’
During his 10-year NFL career, Martin Gramatica kicked for four different teams. Gramatica last appeared in an NFL game in 2008, the second year of a two-year stint with the New Orleans Saints. Gramatica, 49, opened up about his past when he spoke with TMZ about his memoir, Beyond The Uprights: The Intimate Memoir Of […]
Retired news anchor reportedly rescued after suffering freak accident
A popular television newscaster from Georgia fell into a ravine while hiking, prompting emergency responders to perform a daring rescue operation. Carol Sbarge, who worked at WSB TV For nearly 30 years, my boyfriend and I went hiking in the Chattahoochee National Forest in September. Her peaceful hike turned harrowing when she plummeted down a […]
Timeshare terror leaves retired couple $50K in the hole after being scammed
The FBI is issuing a stern warning to timeshare owners about widespread telemarketing scams linked to Mexico's violent drug cartels. This scheme targets unsuspecting property owners and leads to significant financial losses. Here's what you need to know and how to protect yourself. Get Security Alerts, Tips from the Experts – Sign up for Cart […]
Drone dropped ‘object’ as it passed over Staten Island, NYC: retired NYPD cop
A drone dropped a mysterious glowing object over the Staten Island area, and the NYPD took the matter seriously and flew over the area four times, according to a former NYPD detective who reported the strange sight. The disturbing scene happened around 6:15 a.m. on Dec. 14, as John Scott was smoking his morning cigarette, […]
Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 to be retired by Iowa Hawkeyes
The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball player will likely never wear Caitlin Clark's No. 22 jersey again. The Iowa State Athletic Department announced Wednesday that the jersey number will be retired at a ceremony on Feb. 2 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Clark finished her collegiate career last season as the leading men's and women's scorer in NCAA […]
Caitlin Clark’s jersey number to be retired by Iowa
The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team announced on February 2 that Caitlin Clark's jersey will be retired. Clark's No. 22 jersey, which he wore with the Indiana Fever, will be hung from the rafters at Carver-Hawkeye Arena after a ceremony honoring the program's most accomplished players. Clark is also expected to attend, and the event […]
120+ Retired Generals, Admirals Sign Letter Supporting Pete Hegseth
More than 120 retired U.S. generals and admirals on Monday joined a letter expressing “strong support” for President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, U.S. Army veteran Pete Hegseth. Ta. Letter – same as the beginning reported The article by the Daily Wire came after Hegseth was publicly criticized by critics for the nomination […]