Retired Space Force Colonel Who Is Transgender Removed By Trump Runs For Congress As Democrat
Former Space Force Officer Runs for Congress in Virginia Former Space Force Colonel Bree Frum, who is a transgender woman, announced her candidacy as a Democrat for a House seat in Northern Virginia. This follows her appointment under President Donald Trump’s executive order back in January 2025. Frum, who identifies as female though she was […]
Dear Abby: I am concerned about my retired parents who are addicted to technology
Dear Abby My young daughter and I spent three months visiting my parents while my husband was deployed. It was a wonderful time, but I noticed something concerning: my parents seemed to be on their phones more than ever. They’re in their mid-60s and retired, which is great for keeping up with technology, I guess, […]
Retired couple in Georgia faces a $39,000 health insurance bill after losing ACA subsidies
Retirement Dreams Dampened by Rising Insurance Costs After more than three decades together, Barbara Brockway and Matt Padula envisioned their retirement as a time for relaxation and companionship. Reflecting on their journey, Brockway notes, “It’s been 32 years, right? Almost 33.” As an accountant, she and Padula, a former economics teacher and consultant, thought they […]
City to Reassess Its Blue Shield Health Plan After Retired Firefighter Is Refused Cancer Treatment
This week, family and friends of Ken Jones, a retired firefighter, appealed to the city’s Board of Health to convince Blue Shield to reconsider its denial of vital cancer treatment coverage under the city-run health care program, a situation affecting many others as well. Ken Jones and other retired firefighters gathered at City Hall, with […]
Retired NYPD detective criticizes Minnesota activists directing traffic.
In Minnesota, former law enforcement officials are expressing serious concerns about recent protests that obstructed traffic and interfered with police operations. They argue that this behavior reflects a troubling trend that jeopardizes public safety and undermines the rule of law. Mike Alcazar, who previously worked as an NYPD detective, noted that such activities wouldn’t have […]
Retirement wake-up call: 5 major buys that retired boomers regret. Here’s how to steer clear of the same mistakes.
Spending Surprises in Early Retirement One unexpected reality many retirees face is that their expenditures can actually increase, even after leaving behind regular work expenses and contributions to retirement funds. As you get closer to retirement, financial experts often mention three phases that influence how you spend: Go-Go, Slow-Go, and No-Go. Those in the Go-Go […]
Pete Hegseth to Revoke Mark Kelly’s Retired Rank Due to ‘Seditious’ Video
Secretary of the Army Takes Action Against Retired Navy Captain Secretary of the Army Pete Hegseth has announced an executive action regarding retired Navy Captain Mark Kelly. This follows what Hegseth describes as “inflammatory” public remarks made by Kelly in the latter half of 2025, which allegedly encouraged service members to disregard lawful orders. “About […]
Retired NJ police chief’s son sustains ‘serious head injury’ during family vacation in the Caribbean
Tragic Vacation Incident Involving University of Alabama Student A student from the University of Alabama, who is also the son of a retired New Jersey State Police Chief, has reportedly endured severe injuries, including multiple skull fractures, after a fall while vacationing with his family in the Caribbean. A GoFundMe page established for Matthew Polaski […]
Bronx girl’s murder from 1970 may be linked to David Berkowitz, retired NYC detectives think
The son of infamous serial killer David Berkowitz may have experienced his first encounter with violence at just 17. Years before his notorious spree, which left four dead and four injured between 1976 and 1977 in New York, reports suggest young Berkowitz might have been involved in earlier attacks in the Bronx, according to a […]
Las Vegas men given prison terms for fatal hit-and-run involving a retired police chief
Sentencing of Las Vegas Teenagers for Hit-and-Run Death In August 2023, two men from Las Vegas faced consequences for their involvement in a tragic incident that resulted in the death of a retired California police chief. Jesus Ayala, aged 20, and Jazamir Keyes, 18, took separate guilty pleas in October. Ayala, who was 17 at […]