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San Diego County health officials have confirmed the area’s first locally acquired case of Chagas disease, a parasitic infection sometimes called the “kissing bug” disease. According to county public health officials, the case was discovered through routine blood donation screening of a donor who had no symptoms. While Chagas disease is typically associated with rural areas of Latin America, researchers say evidence suggests the infection is also present in parts of the United States. “The identification of a locally acquired Chagas case reminds us that this disease is not limited to Latin America,” Dr. Sayon Thihalilopawan, the county’s public health…

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Editor’s note: This story was originally published here Live and invest abroad. The 2026 Overseas Retirement Index is out and Boquete, Panama has taken the top spot overall. But if mountain town living isn’t your thing, consider our No. 1 choice in Europe: Portugal’s Faroe Islands. Spanning the entire southern coastline of Portugal from the Spanish border in the east to the Atlantic cliffs of Sagres in the west, the Faroe Islands are home to some 500,000 people. Here, the weather is warm, with over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, and English is widely spoken due to the growing…

© Michael Petrov / Shutterstock.com The mathematics is simple. Generating $100,000 of annual income from a $1 million portfolio requires a compound yield of 10%. This can be achieved today, but only by working hard at the aggressive end of the dividend spectrum. This article answers the question: What does that portfolio really look like, and what happens when the highest yielder reduces its payout? Income goal: $1 million to $100,000 Dividing the income target by the yield gives the capital required. To reach $100,000 in annual dividends, the blended yield across the entire portfolio would need to get closer…

Studio Romantic / Shutterstock.comIf you want to advance your career without a four-year degree, an associate degree offers a quick path to high-paying jobs in fields like health care, marketing, and tech. Whether you’re looking for entry-level, part-time or full-time work, this two-year degree offers a fast path into growing industries with competitive salaries. Keep reading to find out what jobs you can get…

Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP is one of the leading liquor manufacturers with a strong portfolio of well-established brands. The company is focusing on strengthening its core beer business while expanding into fast-growing beverage categories as part of its Horizon 2030 strategy. It focuses on premiumization and innovation to strengthen its core beer portfolio.The company is benefiting from strong performance in premium brands and using targeted pricing and improved mix to support revenue growth despite volume pressure. Management highlighted solid momentum in high-premium offerings like Peroni, Blue Moon and Coors Banquet, while value brands like Miller High Life and Keystone…

Renewed fighting between the US and Iran has rekindled uncertainty among investors, but it hasn’t caused mortgage rates to rise much, data shows. The 30-year fixed rate mortgage continues to fluctuate around the mid-range of 6%. Freddie Mac said it averaged 6.49% as of July 9, up from the previous week’s average of 6.43%. At the same time a year ago, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.72%. Experts say that even though the situation in the Middle East is worrying, potential home buyers should not let it deter them from purchasing a new home. Instead of focusing on weekly mortgage…

Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP is one of the leading liquor manufacturers with a strong portfolio of well-established brands. The company is focusing on strengthening its core beer business while expanding into fast-growing beverage categories as part of its Horizon 2030 strategy. It focuses on premiumization and innovation to strengthen its core beer portfolio.The company is benefiting from strong performance in premium brands and using targeted pricing and improved mix to support revenue growth despite volume pressure. Management highlighted solid momentum in high-premium offerings like Peroni, Blue Moon and Coors Banquet, while value brands like Miller High Life and Keystone…

The White House launched 25 Freedom Fuel gas stations, all selling fuel at $3.47 per gallon. The White House announced the initiative on July 7 with a video of customers thanking President Donald Trump for lowering gas prices on Texas. The White House told USA TODAY in an email July 7 that the stations are located in the greater Philadelphia area. In the video, a customer claimed that the gas station saved him money. “I thought gas was more expensive, but it’s not,” said the man, whose identity was not released. “Thanks Trump for saving me some money.” The move…

Micron kicked off its plan by pouring the first concrete for the New York site, billed as the largest semiconductor plant in U.S. history. Micron has announced major plans to invest up to $3 billion in the United States’ semiconductor infrastructure. This accelerated spending strategy includes opening the nation’s largest chip fab in New York, as well as a $500 million investment to allow Taiwan-based GlobalWafers to expand development and manufacturing in Texas. Micron announces its US investment strategy in press release breaking ground in new york and this 3 billion dollar announcement today on its investor relations website. That…