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Georgia’s Kirby Smart backs SEC independence to set its own rules and playoff
sports16 hours ago

Georgia’s Kirby Smart backs SEC independence to set its own rules and playoff

Georgia coach Kirby Smart said he would support the SEC breaking away from the current national structure to govern its own rules and potentially run its own playoff, echoing comments from Georgia president Jere Morehead. While an SEC-only playoff isn’t imminent due to the College Football Playoff contract through 2031-32, the discussion centers on financial stability and autonomy for the conference to fund all sports on a more equal footing.

Survivor 50 Winner’s Real Take-Home After Taxes
entertainment6 days ago

Survivor 50 Winner’s Real Take-Home After Taxes

The article explains that while the Survivor 50 champion earns a $1 million prize, the amount they actually keep is reduced by federal and state taxes (and any other applicable levies). Because the prize is considered ordinary income, it’s taxed at the winner’s bracket plus state rates where applicable, so the post‑tax take home is typically in the mid‑ to upper‑six figures depending on the winner’s residence and tax situation. The piece underscores the importance of tax planning and potential estimating payments to avoid surprises.

Eurovision on a Knife-Edge as Israel Controversy Threatens Its Future
entertainment13 days ago

Eurovision on a Knife-Edge as Israel Controversy Threatens Its Future

Eurovision is financially precarious after Israel’s inclusion led to sponsor withdrawals and lost licensing fees from five boycotting countries, leaving the contest with its leanest lineup since 2004 and threatening its future. With 35 nations participating this year and several others on the brink of joining the boycott, the European Broadcasting Union weighs options from tightening televoting rules to potentially banning Israel, while organizers hope political shifts in Israel and Europe could stabilize the event and even bring back boycotting countries for 2027.

Dorit Divorce War Reveals PK Kemsley's Nearly $92K Monthly Income
entertainment14 days ago

Dorit Divorce War Reveals PK Kemsley's Nearly $92K Monthly Income

PK Kemsley’s divorce documents reveal a five-figure monthly income of about $91,999, with roughly $887,180 earned in the 12 months from April 2025 to March 2026, per TMZ-sourced court filings. He lists substantial monthly expenses (rent, groceries, utilities, etc.) and has asked a court to force a sale of their $6 million Los Angeles home amid foreclosure fears. He also alleges Dorit earns at least $166,000 per month and notes that Dorit spent over $1 million on designer items during the period. The couple, who separated in May 2024 after more than nine years of marriage, share two children and remain in a heated dispute over finances and property.

Caregiving burnout: the hidden toll of looking after loved ones
health29 days ago

Caregiving burnout: the hidden toll of looking after loved ones

More than 63 million Americans are caregivers, and burnout goes beyond workplace fatigue due to emotional, physical, and financial strain. Experts describe 'secondhand stress'—absorbing a loved one’s pain—as a key factor, and many face additional burdens like balancing a job and mounting costs. The piece offers coping tips (short, affordable self-care, outsourcing tasks) and resources (AARP’s Care for the Caregiver guide, support groups, veteran benefits) while noting Medicare doesn’t cover ongoing long-term care.

Cher Seeks Conservatorship Over Elijah Blue Allman; He Objects Amid New Criminal Charges
music1 month ago

Cher Seeks Conservatorship Over Elijah Blue Allman; He Objects Amid New Criminal Charges

Cher has revived a petition to place control of Elijah Blue Allman’s finances under a conservator, alleging he is gravely disabled and spending beyond his means amid recent arrests in New Hampshire; Elijah, a 49-year-old Deadsy guitarist, opposes the bid, arguing he can manage his own finances, with a Friday Los Angeles hearing planned and a private fiduciary proposed if the conservatorship is granted.

Cher Moves to Take Control of Elijah Blue Allman’s Finances Amid Health Crisis
entertainment1 month ago

Cher Moves to Take Control of Elijah Blue Allman’s Finances Amid Health Crisis

Cher has filed new probate court papers seeking an emergency financial conservatorship for her son Elijah Blue Allman, alleging his mental health has deteriorated and his finances are in ruin after recent arrests and hospitalizations in New Hampshire. The filings claim Elijah receives about $120,000 a month from a trust his late father Gregg Allman set up, which Cher says he squanders on hotels and drugs. A prior conservatorship bid in 2023–2024 ended privately; this time she has named Jason Rubin as the proposed fiduciary. Elijah remains in a psychiatric hospital, with upcoming arraignment and hearing dates, and his sister Devon has submitted supportive declarations.

Alec Bohm Files Lawsuit Claiming Parental Misuse of His Finances
sports2 months ago

Alec Bohm Files Lawsuit Claiming Parental Misuse of His Finances

Phillies infielder Alec Bohm filed a Philadelphia County lawsuit accusing his parents of mismanaging and misappropriating his funds through two LLCs they controlled, seeking $3 million and full accounting. The suit, which also cites two additional 2024 LLCs tied to Bohm’s Texas property and alleged use of funds for the parents’ personal expenses and the Alec Bohm Foundation, alleges transfers and lack of disclosure. Both sides’ representatives deny wrongdoing and say they’ll pursue/defend the matter through legal channels; Bohm, who has about $14 million in career earnings plus a $10.2 million salary for 2026, has not publicly commented beyond the case.

USPS Seeks Up to 95-Cent First-Class Stamp to Shore Up Finances
business2 months ago

USPS Seeks Up to 95-Cent First-Class Stamp to Shore Up Finances

Facing a $9 billion loss in 2025 and a looming cash crunch, the USPS proposed raising the first-class stamp price from 78 cents to as much as 95 cents, arguing higher prices on mail and packages could largely erase its controllable losses; Postmaster General David Steiner told a House committee that without broader reforms—plus a higher borrowing limit and pension flexibility—the agency could run out of cash within a year.

Spears' ex-aide questions motives behind DUI arrest, hints at return to conservatorship
entertainment2 months ago

Spears' ex-aide questions motives behind DUI arrest, hints at return to conservatorship

Britney Spears’ former personal assistant Sean Phillip told Extra that he believes there are people trying to pressure Spears back into conservatorship by controlling her finances, noting she isn’t fully free and pointing to the March 4 Ventura DUI arrest as timing that could influence decisions about her finances and care plan ahead of a May 4 court date.

USPS Hires Restructuring Advisers as Cash Reserve Tightens Toward 2027
business2 months ago

USPS Hires Restructuring Advisers as Cash Reserve Tightens Toward 2027

The United States Postal Service is bringing in restructuring advisers, including Alvarez & Marsal, after warning its cash could run out within 12 months without reforms. Postmaster General David Steiner says USPS has lost about $120 billion since 2007 as mail volumes shrink, making the costly last‑mile delivery a central issue. He will testify before Congress and has floated options such as debt relief, pricing flexibility, and reform of retiree health obligations, plus broader access to its network to raise funds; he cautioned that without changes there could be no Valentine’s Day cards delivered in February 2027.