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Porsche's Electric Sports Car Ambitions Stall as Budget Pressures Mount

Under new CEO Michael Leiters, Porsche is reportedly considering axing its planned all-electric 718 Boxster and Cayman line. The potential move, driven by development hurdles and soaring costs, signals a strategic recalibration as the automaker grapples with a sales slowdown in China and the financial weight of revising its EV roadmap.

Beyond Medicare: The $100K+ Annual Health Costs Retirees Often Overlook

While Medicare provides a crucial safety net at 65, significant gaps in coverage for dental, vision, and long-term care can lead to six-figure annual expenses. Proactive planning with HSAs, specialized insurance, and strategic budgeting is essential to protect retirement savings.

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Arkansas Police Chief's Solo Standoff Ends 140-MPH Chase Involving Infant

A routine traffic stop in Hazen, Arkansas, escalated into a perilous high-speed pursuit reaching 140 mph, culminating in a lone police chief facing down three suspects with a child in the vehicle. The dramatic confrontation, captured on Reelz's 'On Patrol: Live,' highlights the split-second decisions officers make when public safety and a child's welfare are on the line.