Music and Morale in a Country at War

I’m 77 and planning to retire with $700K. I love to travel and I’m moving cross country. Have I saved enough for retirement?

‘My Social Security is $3,100 per month. I do not own a home’

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Egypt's president says his country has proposed a 2-day cease-fire in Gaza during which 4 hostages would be freed

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Johnson: U.S. is in 'most dangerous situation since World War II'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said in an interview Sunday that the U.S. is in “the most dangerous situation since World War II,” citing the economy, global tensions and the southern border. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

Inside a hospital treating young victims of Israel's war with Hezbollah

Israel says its war in Lebanon is against Iran-backed Hezbollah, but many victims seen by CBS News at one Bekaa Valley hospital were children.

India-Canada diplomatic war intensifies over killing probe

India has strongly rejected Canada's allegations that its diplomats are "persons of interest" in a murder investigation, stating that the claims are part of Trudeau's "political agenda" and that ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

U.S., Philippines launch war games after China's Taiwan drills

Thousands of U.S. and Filipino troops launched joint exercises as Taiwan detected a record 153 Chinese military aircraft around the self-ruled island.

World - CBS News - October 15

How China’s Iran support could spark a Persian Gulf energy war

Washington has to be concerned that Beijing sees an opportunity to deny or at least restrict Middle East energy to others.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

The Fed should beware declaring the war on inflation over prematurely

Wobbles in the bond market suggest investors think the US central bank turned too dovish too soon

World - Financial Times - October 15

As an anti-war voter, I refuse to support either Trump or Harris

We need a president who knows how to keep the peace.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

It’s Time for America to Get Real With Iran and Israel

A real strategy for coercive U.S. diplomacy to change Iran’s behavior.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Ukraine war briefing: Authorities order evacuation of previously liberated Kupiansk

Zelenskyy due to present ‘victory plan’ to EU leaders; Spain rounds up alleged sanctions-busting gang sending chemicals to Russia. What we know on day 966. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Son charged with murdering British war photographer Paul Lowe in California

Murder charge in Los Angeles against teenage son of acclaimed photojournalist, praised for ‘shining a spotlight on siege of Sarajevo’. The British photojournalist Paul Lowe has been fatally stabbed ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Nuclear-War Risks Rise Again, Stoked by Global Conflicts

The Cold War’s end promised relief from nuclear nightmares, but now atomic arsenals are growing.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

Six Russian soldiers granted French visas after fleeing war in Ukraine

Organisations assisting Russian deserters hope France’s decision will lead to more soldiers fleeing. Six Russian soldiers who fled the war in Ukraine have been granted temporary visas as they apply ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

For North Korea, War in Ukraine Is a Coveted Chance for Military Practice

Helping Russia in the war is an opportunity for North Korea to test its new weapons, and Ukrainian officials say the North’s troops are also gaining direct battle experience.

World - The New York Times - October 16

Ukraine Says North Korean Role in Russia's War Is Growing

Pyongyang was supplying military personnel to Russia’s army and workers for its factories, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.