Sunday, March 2, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1933, the blockbuster movie King Kong opened to rave reviews at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, becoming one of America's early iconic films. (See Trailer).

For years, people have used the million-dollar mark as an ideal figure for retirement savings, but can you really live on $1 million, plus Social Security benefits? In some states, the answer is a resounding yes. In others, well, don't bank it. Check out this list of how long your money will last in each state.

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Zelensky Thanks Trump, Asks for More

One day after an Oval Office blowup, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked President Trump for America's support, but he also said Trump needs to stand "more firmly" behind Ukraine.

The posted remarks on X came after Zelensky refused to sign a proposed mineral deal with the U.S. that could have helped secure a ceasefire in the war between Ukraine and Russia.

Zelensky arrived in London on Saturday ahead of a Sunday summit organized by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer with other European leaders.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luc Frieden were among the European leaders who defended the Ukranian president. Poland's President Andrzej Duda, however, called on Zelensky to return to the negotiating table, arguing that only the U.S. is able to stop Russian aggression.

Hackman, Wife Test Negative For Carbon Monoxide

Actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, both tested negative for carbon monoxide, authorities revealed Friday. Both were found dead, alongside one of their dogs, at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Wednesday.

Hackman is believed to have died on Feb. 17. Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office authorities indicated that was the date of the last recorded "event" on his pacemaker. The two were found in separate rooms.

Hackman, 95, had lived in Santa Fe since the 1980s and married Arakawa, a classical pianist, 65, in 1991.

Hackman, who retired in the early 2000s after a decades-long career that included roles as villains, heroes, and antiheroes, kept a low profile in the Rocky Mountain foothills town, long known as a refuge for famous actors and authors seeking to escape the spotlight.

Social Security to Trim 7,000 Workers

The Social Security Administration announced plans on Friday to cut 7,000 workers as part of the Trump administration's effort to slash the size of the federal workforce.

The U.S. government agency, which sends checks to 73 million retired and disabled Americans each month, said the 12 percent reduction would trim staffing to 50,000 workers.

The agency's workforce cuts come as the ranks of Americans receiving Social Security benefits have swelled to an all-time high, largely due to the aging baby boomer population. An average of about 11,000 boomers are set to turn 65 each day this year through 2027.

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Poisonous Protein? Top Surgeon Says He's "Seen Enough"

We've all heard protein is necessary for good strength and strong muscles.

However, one expert is urging Americans to understand that something known as "protein poisoning", is on the rise due to a new health craze.

If you've experienced unexplained muscle weakness, nausea, mood swings, fatigue, weight gain, or even diarrhea, this could be exactly why.

While there are several ways protein poisoning can occur, one popular protein is at the top of the list, and it's likely in your household right now.

And even if you don't necessarily eat a lot of "major proteins", you may be shocked to find out how this particular one finds its way into our daily foods.

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➤ The San Francisco 49ers are trading wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders in exchange for a 5th-round pick. Washington is taking on the remainder of Samuel's contract and will pay him $17.55 million for the 2025 season. (More)

➤ President Trump revealed in a social media post that he plans to sign a "complete pardon" of MLB's all-time hit king Pete Rose to allow him to be voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Rose was banned from Hall of Fame candidacy when it was discovered that he had placed illegal bets on games he was involved in. (More)

➤ The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to a restructured contract with star quarterback Matthew Stafford to keep him with the team moving forward. (More)

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➤ The Department of Defense is sending 1,140 additional U.S. troops to the southern border of the United States to support the 4,300 U.S. Customs and Border Protection troops to help control illegal immigration. (More)

➤ The FBI is returning 33 boxes seized during the August 2022 raid of Mar-a-Lago as part of a probe into President Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents. (More)

➤ At least seven senior leaders who oversaw the prosecution of the U.S. Capitol riots at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C. have been demoted to lower-level positions. (More)

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➤ Intel will delay the opening of its Ohio semiconductor manufacturing facility until at least 2031, after planning to begin construction of its first plant in 2025. (More)

➤ Mortgage rates fell for a sixth consecutive week. They've fallen to the lowest level in two months, and residential inventory is improving modestly. (More)

➤ Prices for beef and veal rose 5.5% in January—a result of tighter U.S. beef production and consistent consumer demand. (More)

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➤ How long will $1 million in retirement funds last you? It depends what state you live in. This map breaks it down across the U.S. (See Your State)

➤ First Lady Melania Trump made a glamorous return to the White House, wearing an elegant tuxedo for a dinner with the nation's governors. (See Photos)

➤ Draft horses, the gentle giants of the horse world, showcase their incredible size and majestic presence in this video. (See Video)

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Remove This From Your Refrigerator Immediately

Most Americans feel like no matter how many diets they go on or how much they exercise, they still struggle with weight gain, junk food cravings, and even belly bloat.

The blame is commonly pointed towards a bad metabolism, poor genetics, and even old age. However, a new breakthrough discovery shows that the real culprit is linked to one extremely common protein that is likely in your refrigerator right now.

While consuming the right protein can help you lose huge amounts of weight, the wrong protein can be a major risk to your health.

Click here to find out this one common "toxic" protein.

➤ How much money exists in the world per person? About one used car's worth, or two year's worth of groceries. (See Details)

➤ Speaking of money, here's a look at how grocery prices from 50 years ago match up against today's prices after adjusting for inflation. A half-gallon of milk for 80 cents, anyone? (See Prices)

➤ This video of a flying car soaring over another car looks like a fake movie special effect, but it's real. The secret is that it's a mesh wire vehicle shaped like a car, but weighing far less. (See Video)

➤ A Turkish art director offers a gleaming new take on the alphabet, with a series that puts letters into an architectural perspective. (See Images)

➤ An iconic oil painting of George Washington, damaged during multiple restoration attempts, is heading to French art experts in Versailles to be restored to its original glory. (See Painting)

➤ Stellantis says its upcoming Ram 1500 extended-range Ramcharger is the "Goldilocks" of pickup trucks—an electric truck with a backup gas-powered generator good for nearly 700 miles of driving without recharging or refueling. (See Photo)

This young competitor races across the world's longest diving platform before executing a hair-raising dive during the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Championship.

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Saturday's Results:

Will you watch the Academy Awards on Sunday?

Yes: 9%
No: 73%
Don't like movies: 18%

Daily Quote

"Did I always do everything right in my years of government service? Of course not. Would I do some things differently knowing what I know now? Certainly."

— Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who announced his bid for mayor of New York City on Saturday. Cuomo resigned as governor in 2021 amid sexual harassment allegations.