Don't expect human life expectancy to grow much more, researcher says
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Have We Reached Peak Human Life Span?
After decades of rising life expectancy, the increases appear to be slowing. A new study calls into question how long even the healthiest of populations can live.10 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
For retirees, here's what to do with required withdrawals when you don't need the money
For some retirees, the deadline to take required withdrawals from retirement accounts is approaching — and those who don't need the money have options.10 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Are hurricanes intensifying more rapidly than ever before?
Rapid intensification is defined by the National Hurricane Center as an increase of at least 30 knots (about 35 mph) in maximum sustained winds within a 24-hour period, which can mean a jump of two ...10 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
After Election Day, expect more questions than answers
There is no single conclusion to be drawn other than Nov. 6 maybe a day of reckoning.10 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Growing Cannabis and Opium Poppies May Be Key to U.S. Supply Chains
After supply chain disruptions that made critical medicines scarce, a federal effort is underway to ensure domestic stocks of pharmaceutical ingredients.10 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Smith at 15, Roets at 22st and three more Premiership talking points
Marcus Smith excels as a stop-gap full-back, Sale unveil a big signing and Saracens 2.0 operating smoothly.10 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
More Black and Latina women are leading unions — and transforming how they work
Women make up roughly half of U.S. labor union membership, but representation in top level union leadership positions has lagged, even in female-dominated industries and particularly for women of ...10 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump agenda would add twice as much to national debt as Harris's: Budget group
A new estimate finds that former President Trump’s tax and spending plans could add twice as much to the national debt as those brought by Vice President Harris, amounting to more than $7 trillion ...10 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - The New York Times
Lore Segal, Mordant Memoirist of Émigré Life, Dies at 96
One of thousands of Jewish children transported to England at the dawn of World War II, she explored themes of displacement with penetrating wit in novel-memoirs like “Other People’s Houses.”10 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
US spending on Middle East conflict tops $22B since Oct. 7: Research
The United States government has spent more than $22 billion on fighting the conflict in the Middle East since war erupted a year ago on Oct. 7, 2023, according to new research. The Costs of War ...11 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Rises in life expectancy have slowed dramatically, analysis finds
Rapid rises achieved in 20th century have slowed significantly, with life expectancy in the US falling. If blowing out the candles on your 100th birthday cake is a pillar of your retirement plan, ...11 hours ago -
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World - The Guardian
Low expectations in China put pressure on Socceroos in World Cup qualifying | John Duerden
Anything would be a bonus for Australia’s opponents in Adelaide, who are still looking for a first point in this stage of qualification . Group C of the third round of Asia’s World Cup ...12 hours ago - World Cup -
World - The Guardian
Melania Trump says Donald always knew she supported abortion rights
Ex-first lady tells Fox News husband who has boasted about role in overturning of Roe v Wade ‘lets me be who I am’. Donald Trump knew Melania Trump supported abortion rights “since the day [they] ...13 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Ireland is a ‘playground’ for Russian intelligence, says former army chief
Comment follows claim Kremlin recruited member of parliament to damage UK-Irish relations during Brexit talks. Ireland is a “playground” for Russian intelligence, a former deputy chief of an Irish ...14 hours ago - Russia -
Business - CNBC
No case for more jumbo rate cuts by the Fed, strategists say
There is no case for more 50-basis-point rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, veteran market strategists told CNBC.14 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
US gene regulation researchers win Nobel Prize for medicine
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun discovered microRNA and its role in how organisms develop and function14 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
1 year into the Israel-Hamas war: The grim human toll by the numbers
Monday marks 1 year of the Israel-Hamas war. Here's a look at the tragic human toll by the numbers, including deaths and injuries and the state of getting aid into Gaza.16 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
'Prison parkrun helps rehabilitation,' says governor
Governor Gary Milling rejects any suggestion that the event is a perk which prisoners do not deserve.21 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Aaron Jones (hip) is currently expected to be ready to return after the bye
The Vikings' offense is different without running back Aaron Jones.Yesterday -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
No More Blurry Images: Your Texts Are Getting an Upgrade
RCS lets you see read receipts, typing indicators and high-resolution images.Yesterday