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How a weekly memoir writing group at the Motion Picture Television Fund became a creative outlet and surrogate family for its aging members.

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Jury retires to consider verdict in Sam Kerr trial

A jury retired to consider its verdicts on Monday in the trial of Australia and Chelsea forward Sam Kerr, who denies a charge of causing racially aggravated harassment.
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Angela Merkel Is Retired. But She’s Still on the Ballot.

If anything unites the parties in Germany’s election campaign, it is running away from the former chancellor, whose legacy voters have soured on.
The New York Times - 9h
Veterans at State Department dispirited after DEI crackdown puts affinity group on pause

Since 2014, military veterans employed by the State Department have found kinship in a volunteer resource group known as Veterans@State.
NBC News - 3h
Retiring abroad with a Roth IRA? What to know

Retiring abroad is a dream for some, but once a reality, it takes a lot of planning.
The Hill - 12h
The most successful people all have this mindset, Hollywood producer says: 'The room is better because I'm in it'

If the narrative in your head is one of self-doubt, this mentality will reflect in your actions.
CNBC - 1d
Eye on America: Starter home struggles and the sandwich generation’s retirement woes

In Texas, we examine how a shortage of millions of homes for sale is driving up demand and squeezing out families looking to purchase starter homes. And in Massachusetts, we hear from members of ...
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The US Treasury Claimed DOGE Technologist Didn’t Have ‘Write Access’ When He Actually Did

Sources tell WIRED that the ability of DOGE’s Marko Elez to alter code controlling trillions in federal spending was rescinded days after US Treasury and White House officials said it didn’t exist.
Wired - 4d
Celtics adding veteran wing Torrey Craig on buyout market

The Celtics have found the wing they were looking for on the buyout market by adding 34-year-old veteran Torrey Craig.
Yahoo Sports - 4d
A Hollywood insider has written her first novel — and Darren Star is adapting it

Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas revisits the world of 1980s talent agencies in her debut novel, 'Climbing in Heels,' which onetime colleague Darren Star has signed on to adapt.
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Television Academy to raise AI with lawmakers: 'We want to focus on its ethical use'

Television Academy Chairman Cris Abrego and President Maury McIntyre hope to increase the organization's role advocating for its nearly 30,000 member during a trip to Washington.
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