The hike was meant to be another challenge conquered by Dennis Smith, a 74-year-old retired surgeon from Washington known for pushing his limits. Instead, it turned tragic. According to early reports, Dr. Smith collapsed near the end of a 24-mile rim-to-rim hike in Grand Canyon National Park on May 15, 2025. He was just half a mile from the North Kaibab Trailhead when he...
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Self Reliance
Self-reliance sounds heroic. Build your house, grow your food, protect your land. No help needed. But here is the thing: That version of America? It is a story, not history. The idea that Americans carved out a life with grit alone is baked deep into the national pride. But it leaves out one big fact. Most of the time, they had help, and lots...
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Retirement is hitting later for most Canadians. A new study shows the average age has now landed at 65, a jump from 61 just two decades ago. That shift tells a bigger story about money stress, changing job views, and a new idea of what retirement even means. Only 26% of Canadians plan to retire before 65, according to the 2025 Fidelity Retirement Report....