Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, with the CDC reporting one death every 34 seconds. Federal health guidance says a handful of everyday habits, from walking more to sleeping enough, can help lower risk over time.
Travel work can sound glamorous, but public pay data shows several popular roles earn less than many people expect after long hours, seasonal gaps, and unpaid downtime. Here are 10 travel jobs where the headline image often pays better than the reality.
A rare flood alert is in effect in parts of Texas as forecasters warn that repeated rounds of rain could quickly overwhelm rivers, creeks, and low-water crossings. Officials are especially focused on Central Texas, where saturated ground and flash flood-prone terrain raise the risk.
A 2,000-pound northern elephant seal that drew attention on California roads has made it back to the ocean. Wildlife officials said the immediate rescue is over, but the longer-term problem of keeping large marine mammals away from busy areas remains.
The Battle of the Little Bighorn on June 25, 1876 ended with one of the US Army’s worst defeats. Historians say the scale of the loss still stands out because Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho fighters used numbers, mobility, and leadership the Army badly underestimated.
In 1877, the Nez Perce came within about 40 miles of the Canadian border after a 1,170-mile retreat across the West. Their flight ended at the Bear Paw Battlefield in northern Montana, where U.S. troops surrounded the group and forced a surrender.
A longtime Costco cashier who began at $5.85 an hour in 1986 said steady contributions and company matching helped her build a 401(k) worth about $1 million. Her story highlights how long-term saving inside an employer plan can add up over decades.
Financial planners and retirement researchers say family support is one of the biggest reasons older Americans fall short on savings. The pressure often comes from adult children, grandchildren and caregiving costs, not market swings alone.
