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Thursday: Boomers & Beyond

Marking 60 years

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Sixty years ago, Andrew Young and his staff had just emerged from an exhausting campaign against racial segregation in Birmingham, Alabama. But they didn’t feel no ways tired, as the Black spiritual says. The foot soldiers were on a “freedom high,” Young ...

New end-call button one of the changes coming to Iphone

NEW YORK (AP) — Hanging up that phone call? The location of Apple’s red end-call button is set to slightly move with upcoming iOS 17 updates to the phone app, so be wary of your thumb’s muscle memory. As iPhone users know, the “End” button currently sits prominently away from other ...

Conditions for seeing the Perseid meteor shower ideal

NEW YORK (AP) — The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend, sending bright trails of light streaking across the night sky. With only a sliver of moon in the sky, conditions this year will be ideal for seeing lots of meteors. “If you’ve got nice clear weather and a ...

Alzheimer’s Association stages Marquette events

MARQUETTE — While an Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis can be a difficult and scary time for friends and family of those receiving the diagnosis, a supportive community can help to make things a bit easier and the Alzheimer’s Association of Michigan shown their support in the Upper Peninsula ...

Forget Florida – these are the 5 most age-friendly states for retirement

The quest for the perfect retirement destination is paramount for older adults seeking an age-friendly state that encapsulates their needs and desires. A recent study by Age Friendly has identified the most sought-after states for retirees. What makes a state age-friendly? One of the most ...