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Browse links US residents can opt out of “sales” of personal data. “My middle name is ‘Jailin’ because my daddy was in jail. 🙄” my brother (Jason) informed me that hes naming his next child, hopefully a daughter, Jaesyn and the next daughter Nosáj. He already has a boy junior. Thats why men shouldn’t name children! — Kitty Parker 👩🏾‍🍳💕 (@heyjoydoe) December 10, 2023

BlackRock Chairman Larry Fink said capital markets can help solve a crisis brewing around the ability of Americans to afford retirement as lifespans elongate, and that the government can provide a basic safety net. In his annual letter to shareholders of the investing company overseeing $10 trillion in assets, Fink called the decreasing ability to retire in a financially sound way one of the biggest economic challenges of the mid-21st Century. He said access to investing can help solve this conundrum, while also pondering if the expectation for everyone to receive Social Security benefits at age 65 has become archaic. “Today in America, the retirement message that the government and companies tell their workers is effectively: ‘You’re on your own,'” Fink wrote. “And before my generation fully disappears from positions of corporate and political leadership, we have an obligation to change that.” Fink pointed to a U.S. Census Bureau survey that found nearly half Americans between 55 and 65 have no savings in personal retirement accounts. And the investing firm’s leader noted tens of millions of Americans work part-time or gig jobs that don’t offer clear retirement contribution plans. Worsening the outlook is a Social Security system that’s said it will not be able to pay full benefits by 2034. The 71-year-old believes the American retirement system has entered such a deep crisis that it has become a once-in-a-generation issue. He said it’s on government and business leaders to start trying to fix it right away. A federal law that will require employers with 401K plans to auto-enroll new workers provides a bright spot, he said. Hundreds of companies have already taken this step, Fink noted. But corporations also have a duty to provide benefits like fund matching or financial education to workers, he said. And Fink said employees should be able to easily transfer 401K savings when they change jobs. About 20 U.S. states have established retirement systems that include gig and part-time workers. Fink said more states should look into creating specific programs and act as “laboratories of retirement.” That’s because this both can benefit individuals and help ensure the long-term health of Social Security. Increasing lifespans create further difficulties when trying to improve the retirement system, Fink said. This issue is of increasing relevance as blockbuster weight-loss drugs have already begun drastically reshaping the healthcare landscape, he said. As a result, Fink said it’s worth taking a look at when Americans are expected to start accessing Social Security benefits, typically a sensitive topic that no politician wants to touch. He noted potential solutions including either raising the age for benefits or finding ways to encourage working later. “No one should have to work longer than they want to,” he said. “But I do think it’s a bit crazy that our anchor idea for the right retirement age — 65 years old — originates from the time of the Ottoman Empire.”

A prankster interrupted an Iowa campaign event for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Saturday by handing him a “participation trophy.” DeSantis, who is in Iowa with hopes of landing the Republican presidential nomination, was speaking at a town hall when he was interrupted by Davram Stiefler of the progressive comedy duo The Good Liars, video captured by reporters showed. “Governor DeSantis, I want to present to you this participation trophy,” Stiefler said to laughter from the audience. “Now, probably not gonna win the election, right? But we’re proud of you for trying.” DeSantis responded, “I don’t need participation trophies. Sorry, buddy.” He did not accept the award. “He’s special, he’s unique, and he’s our little snowflake,” Stiefler told the crowd before being ushered off. The Democratic and Republican Iowa Caucuses will take place Monday evening. A Suffolk University poll released Thursday showed that among 500 likely caucus-goers in Iowa, 54% said former President Donald Trump is their first pick for the Republican nominee. Nikki Haley came in at 20%, and DeSantis at just 13%.

Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images © 2024 Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved. Shake Shack takes a shot at Chick-fil-A with new promotion, but Chick-fil-A gets the last laugh April 09, 2024 Shake Shack is offering customers a unique promotion this month: On every Sunday in April, you can get a free chicken sandwich if you spend more than $10 at their restaurant. A company statement marketing the promotion says: Here at Shake Shack, we pride ourselves on our Chicken Shack which is available 7 days a week. With crispy, white-meat chicken breast over lettuce, pickles, and buttermilk herb mayo on a toasted potato bun, this sandwich outshines its competition. And what makes our Chicken Shack even better, is that it’s made with antibiotic-free chicken, something not everyone can say these days… Every Sunday in April, we are offering a Free Chicken Shack with $10 minimum purchase with promo code: CHICKENSUNDAY. The promotion has led people to believe that Shake Shack is taking a direct shot at Chick-fil-A — and for good reason. First, the promotion is only being offered on Sundays, the one day of the week that Chick-fil-A is closed. Chick-fil-A closes on Sundays because owner Truett Cathy believed that his employees needed one day a week to rest from work, allowing them to spend time with their families and worship God. Second, the promotion uses Chick-fil-A’s signature slogan “Eat More Chicken” (“Eat Mor Chikin” in CFA’s marketing parlance) by titling the campaign, “Eat More Antibiotic-Free Chicken.” And in its statement, Shake Shack says that using antiobiotic-free chicken is “something not everyone can say these days,” presumably a reference to the news that Chick-fil-A has shifted away from its “no antibiotics ever” pledge. Third, a press release from Shake Shack said the burger chain is “one-upping a famously ‘closed on Sundays’ chicken sandwich fast-food chain, which shall remain unnamed.” The marketing campaign may help Shake Shack stand out — but Chick-fil-A is definitely getting the last laugh. Last week, Chick-fil-A released financial documents showing the average stand-alone Chick-fil-A location made a staggering $9.4 million in revenue in 2023. Shake Shack, on the other hand, averaged $3.8 million per restaurant. No, Shake Shack and Chick-fil-A aren’t direct competitors. But the burger chain has some work to do if they want to compete with the “Lord’s chicken.” Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here! Want to leave a tip? We answer to you. Help keep our content free of advertisers and big tech censorship by leaving a tip today. Want to join the conversation? Already a subscriber? Staff Writer Chris Enloe is a staff writer for Blaze News chrisenloe more stories Sign up for the Blaze newsletter By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content that may sometimes include advertisements. You may opt out at any time. © 2024 Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved. Get the stories that matter most delivered directly to your inbox. By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content that may sometimes include advertisements. You may opt out at any time.

MSNBC Host Lets Out a Laugh After Jill Biden Makes Absurd Claim About Joe’s Age First lady Jill Biden sat down for an exclusive interview with Mika Brzezinski on “Morning Joe” and gave America a taste of how President Joe Biden’s campaign planned to handle the question of his advanced age — but it might not have gotten precisely the response she was hoping for. “Your husband is 81,” Brzezinski said in a clip of the interview shared by MSNBC on X. “At the end of a second term, he’d be 86. As his life partner of 46 years, is there a part of you that is worried about his age and health? Can he do it?” Biden didn’t hesitate to defend the president’s energy level and ability. “He can do it,” she responded. “And I see Joe every day. I see him out, you know, traveling around this country. I see his vigor; I see his energy; I see his passion. Every single day.” “Mm-hmm,” Brzezinski seemed to agree. “So, to those who say: ‘I can’t vote for Joe Biden. He’s too old.’ What do you say?” “I say his age is an asset,” Biden answered. “Ha!” the “Morning Joe” co-host responded. I’m not sure laughter was what the first lady had been going for, but it’s possible that Brzezinski, an obviously friendly interviewer, wasn’t laughing at her so much as  with her — expressing appreciation, as it were, for Biden’s spin on the question of her husband’s age. My supposition — which I admit is all it is, as Brzezinski was off-camera when she laughed, so there is no body language or facial expression for me to use to help provide some context for her ejaculation — did seem to be supported by her next words. “He’s wise,” Brzezinski said, essentially making Biden’s argument for her. “Yes, Biden agreed. “He’s wise. He has wisdom. He has experience. He knows every leader on the world stage. He’s lived history; he knows history. He’s thoughtful in his decisions. “He is the right man, or the right person, for the job at this moment in history,” she concluded. As a side note, I’m not sure what she gained by correcting herself from “right man” to “right person” there; it’s not like calling him the “right man” would mean that a woman couldn’t hold the role, but I’ve given up on trying to make sense of the verbal games played by the left. Regardless, an August poll by The Associated Press and the National Opinion Research Center for Public Affairs Research at the University of Chicago had 77 percent of respondents saying that Biden was “too old to effectively serve another 4-year term as president.” The same poll found 51 percent of responding adults — still a majority, but obviously a much smaller one — saying the same thing of Trump. At any rate, you can watch the exchange between the two Joe Biden fans below. “His age is an asset… he is the right person for the job at this moment.” EXCLUSIVE: @FLOTUS Jill Biden speaks to @morningmika on @morning_joe about voter concerns about the president’s age. https://t.co/cqAN0DHEMF pic.twitter.com/G5SdOhBZVb — MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 11, 2024 Have 81 years of life given Joe Biden wisdom? It’s certainly possible. “Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days,” Job tells us, and who am I to argue with him? However, as Job goes on to say, that wisdom comes from God Himself, from spending time with Him, from enjoying a personal relationship with Him. And despite the fact that he refers to his Catholicism on a regular basis, Biden’s actions rarely seem to indicate the presence of a relationship with the Father. Only God knows for sure, of course, and while I’m certain I’ll get emails from people upbraiding me for being judgmental (ironically, the people who write those emails never seem to understand that they cannot write them without being judgmental themselves), the fact is that Jesus commanded us to judge, but to do so wisely, by different standards than the world uses: “Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment,” He said in John 7:24. By his appearance, Joe Biden has enough white hair to qualify for the “wise statesman” role, I can’t deny it. But if we judge with “right judgment,” as Christ commanded, well … That might be another story. Truth and Accuracy We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.