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TL/DR - The article discusses the importance of maintaining good health in retirement, highlighting that health care costs can significantly impact a retiree's financial stability. The author notes that according to Fidelity, a 65-year-old couple retiring today can expect to pay around $315,000 on health care, excluding additional costs of…

TL/DR - Several Chicago-area hospitals have reinstated mask mandates due to the rise in respiratory viruses and new recommendations from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). At least four health systems, including more than 20 hospitals, have implemented partial or full mask mandates, particularly in patient care areas, especially…

TL/DR - A federal judge in Georgia has approved the state's new political maps, despite accusations that the maps decrease the political power of the state's black voters and violate the Voting Rights Act. The judge ruled that the state's Republican-controlled legislature had adhered to an order to create additional districts with black…

TL/DR - Campfire CoWorks in downtown Marquette, Michigan, closed its doors after operating for four years, hosting a final 'Fire Up Friday' event to celebrate its impact as a networking site for entrepreneurs. The co-founder, Nicole Parks, stated that the coworking space had served about 700 people, including day and week pass users, and…