C.D.C. Now Recommends Pneumonia Vaccine for Adults 50 and Up

Adults 50 and older can now get the shot, as rates of the illness climb.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

CDC lowers recommendation age for pneumonia vaccine to adults 50 and older

Doctors have long urged people ages 50 and older to get a shot to protect against bacterial pneumonia.

C.D.C. Expands Covid Vaccine Recommendations

The agency endorsed additional doses for people at high risk.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

CDC recommends lower age for people to get vaccine against pneumonia

All adults aged 50 and older should receive a vaccine against bacteria that can cause pneumonia and meningitis, federal health officials said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

CDC updates COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for older adults

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging some people to get additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for stronger protection against the virus.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

People 50 and older should get pneumococcal vaccine, U.S. health officials recommend

U.S. health officials are recommending that people 50 and older get a shot against bacteria that can cause pneumonia and other dangerous illnesses

Health - ABC News - October 23

CDC recommends second COVID vaccine dose for those 65 and older

Immunocompromised adults or those who are older than 65 should get a second dose of the latest COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially recommended. The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

RFK Jr. recommends fellow vaccine skeptic to Trump for HHS secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been advising the Trump transition team, has recommended a fellow vaccine skeptic to lead the Health and Human Services Dept., sources say.

Three-Quarters of U.S. Adults Are Now Overweight or Obese

A sweeping new paper reveals the dramatic rise of obesity rates nationwide since 1990.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 ball is now a Taiwanese tourist attraction

The historic ball sold for a record-shattering $4.4 million at auction last month.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

'Adult crime, adult time': Row as Australian territory locks up 10-year-olds again

Most children jailed in the Northern Territory are Aboriginal, and the new government is reducing the age that can happen.

Democrats sweat Harris' polls, but strategists say election is 'jump ball': ANALYSIS

Operatives from each side see both paths to victory and potential pitfalls.

Atari's Customizable Retro Gaming PC Is 50% Off At Amazon Right Now

Atari VCS All-In Bundle $200 (was ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 30

The 50 Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now (November 2024)

The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth, Luther, and Agatha All Along are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Don't wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines

Health officials say it's important to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines ahead of the holidays when respiratory bugs tend to spread

Health - ABC News - November 7

It’s up to the attorneys general now to save college sports

Attorneys general, as the charged guardians of consumer protections, have the power to force institutions, collectives and coaches to make good on their promises.

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Sabres Need New Forward To Heat Up Now

The Sabres need this forward to break through his cold start to the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

The Giant Warner Bros. 25-Film Collections Are Just $50 At Amazon Right Now

Looking to add a heap of new films to your collection for cheap? Then check out these four WB 100th Anniversary 25-Film Collections, which compile some of the best Warner Bros. movies of the past ...

Tech - GameSpot - 15 hours ago

Voters ages 50 and up may decide the 2024 presidential election based on 'day-to-day pocketbook issues,' expert says

Americans ages 50 and older are motivated to vote this election season. Here's what we know about who they support.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Jaguars on doorstep of major changes after Lions put up 50 points, hand them worst loss in franchise history

Head coach Doug Pederson and general manager Trent Baalke are possible casualties

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

‘Simply Grotesque’: Now AI Platforms Are Offering Up George Floyd Simulations

The chatbot industry is catching flack for hosting AI versions of the police brutality victim.

Business - Inc. - October 30

China's Once-Unwanted Daughters Have Grown Up---and Now They Shun Motherhood

Cast aside in favor of sons, some women say the trauma of the one-child policy shattered their sense of family.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 2

This Brutal The Raid-Inspired Beat-'Em-Up Now Has A Playable Demo

An upcoming indie game inspired by action films like The Raid looks to deliver on the brutal hand-to-hand combat the film is known for. It may even invoke some comparisons 2012's underappreciated ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 5

Now is Trump’s chance to stand up to Putin — what will his legacy be?

Donald Trump has a historic opportunity to create a positive legacy of peace through strength more in line with that of Winston Churchill and Ronald Reagan, by standing with Ukraine and putting an ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

The tragedy of a 50-50 America

The era of western stability relied on dominant parties, and the US has none

Business - Financial Times - October 23

DA recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers following family, public pressure

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón on Thursday recommended resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez.

‘We have been doing this alone.’ We are in our mid-50s with rental properties, CDs and stocks. But we recently downsized and want to retire. So now what?

Have an issue with your financial planner or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

‘I believe she made a big mistake’: My wife put her paycheck into a bank account with her inheritance. Do I now own 50% of those funds?

“I’m still working, and we’ve always filed joint tax returns.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

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