Nearly half of middle class Americans don't plan to retire at 65, study finds

Does air pollution cause dementia? UK scientists launch study to find out

Research at the Francis Crick Institute could lead to new drugs to counter progress of diseases like Alzheimer’s. British scientists are about to launch a remarkable research project that will ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

How losing your sense of smell affects breathing patterns and mental health

Losing or not having your sense of smell may be linked to changes in breathing that could lead to depression, social isolation or other mental health problems, a new study suggests.

Teens Think Movies and TV Shows Have Too Much Sex, Study Finds

At least that is what they told researchers at U.C.L.A. The high popularity of romance plots in movies and shows suggests otherwise.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

Intermittent weekend exercise has same brain benefits as regular workouts, study finds

Research reveals positive cognitive health impacts of exercising once or twice a week are much the same as exercising more often. Cramming your exercise into the weekend not only brings physical ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Experiencing intense emotions with others makes people feel more connected, study finds

Participants bonded more after watching films that sparked intense emotions. Whether it is laughing at a classic comedy or watching a horror film from behind a cushion, movies can generate myriad ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Less sugar in first 1,000 days of life protects against chronic disease, study finds

Risk of diabetes and high blood pressure significantly lower in middle age in UK adults given low-sugar diets in the womb and as infants. Cutting the amount of sugar children get in the womb and as ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Can you ‘undo’ political polarization? Left and right might be closer than we think, study finds

University of California, Berkeley, research shows people are committed to protecting democratic institutions despite differences. You know that uncle whose political takes threaten to turn family ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Special mud rubbed on all MLB baseballs has unique, 'magical' properties, study finds

A special mud gets rubbed on every baseball before every MLB game to make them less slippery. A new study explains the science behind why it works.

Nearly 2 in 5 cardholders have maxed out a credit card or come close, report finds

Higher prices and higher interest rates have caused many Americans to use more of their available credit. Gen X is particularly stretched.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Spike Lee: 'I don't know how people can be true Americans' and go along with Trump 'path'

Spike Lee is calling Donald Trump potentially winning back the White House a "doomsday" scenario, saying he's incredulous how "true Americans" can support the former president. "He said there ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Jeff Bezos defends Washington Post non-endorsement, says Americans 'don't trust' media

Washington Post owner and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos reacted to criticism over a decision not to endorse Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the election.

Business - CNBC - October 29

About half in new poll worried about possibility of broader war in Middle East

Around half of Americans are worried about the possibility of a broader war in the Middle East, according to a poll released Wednesday. The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey found ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Despite a half-point Fed rate cut, the average credit card interest rate fell by just 0.13%, report finds

Credit card APRs are edging lower after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half point, but not by much.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Candidates try to divine trends as nearly 70m Americans have cast early votes

Democrats and Republicans attempt to interpret voting behavior as squeaker of election hits final stretch . Almost 70 million Americans have already voted in the historic US election which comes ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Ikea shelves, books by politicians, even a whole celeriac: in defence of middle-class fly-tipping | Zoe Williams

If it comes from a good home, it’s not rubbish – it’s more of an impromptu car boot sale. Social hypocrisy rules!. One experiences politics through direct encounters with the state, and since the ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Danielle Collins Postpones Her Plans to Retire From Tennis

The American world No. 9 has been open about the challenge of starting a family as a player with endometriosis.

Sports - The New York Times - October 19

Would a ‘lost decade’ derail your retirement plans? Not necessarily.

“If you feel like you’re behind if you don’t get 12%-plus returns every year, then maybe you need to re-evaluate your plan.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

IRS increases pension and retirement plan contribution limits for 2025

2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.

Biden on Israel's plans to respond to Iran attack, Middle East peace

President Biden spoke to reporters before departing Germany. Mr. Biden commented on the potential to move forward with cease-fires in Lebanon and Gaza after Israel's operation that killed Hamas' ...

Juan Soto free agency: Slugger plans to look at 'every offer,' but says Yankees don't have advantage

Soto's next contract is expected to be at least $500 million

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

With Trump presidency looming, Biden plans to publish draft gas export study this year

The Biden administration plans to publish a draft study by the end of this year that could have implications for the future of new gas exports. The administration said earlier this year that it ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Retirement isn’t what it used to be — how to find your purpose and avoid getting stuck.

‘Stop looking back at the good old days and look forward to life with a sense of excitement’

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Here's how much Americans plan to spend on the holidays this year

Numerous estimates show Americans are expected to spend more on the holidays this year as wages rise and inflation cools.

Many Americans have no plans to celebrate Halloween in 2024: Poll

Roughly one-third of adults don't plan to do anything to celebrate Halloween on Thursday, the latest Economist/YouGov poll found. The survey found that 31 percent of adults said they don't expect ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Record numbers of wealthy Americans are making plans to leave the U.S. after the election

Attorneys and advisors to family offices and high-net-worth families said they're seeing record demand from clients looking for second passports or long-term residencies abroad.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Americans eye the economy from kitchen tables and hourly jobs as they plan their votes

Some Americans are voting for their wallets.

Incoming Trump presidency threatens millions of Americans’ healthcare plans

Congress likely not to renew extended ACA coverage next year and Trump’s ‘concepts of a plan’ for US healthcare are unknown. US elections 2024 – live updates Millions of Americans are at risk ...

World - The Guardian - 16 hours ago

Middle East crisis live: Leaks from Netanyahu’s office may have compromised peace deal, Israeli court finds

Breakdown in peace negotiations may have been caused by leaked and falsified documents involving close aide to Israeli PM. Israeli media reports that prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Tigers exec teases offseason plans after second-half surge, playoff exit: 'Growth has to come from within'

The Tigers made it to the ALDS before being beaten by the Guardians

Sports - CBS Sports - October 14

Asian American boba brand finds opportunity after Simu Liu sparks cultural appropriation debate

The owners of boba milk tea brand Twrl have a chance to pitch a pretty well-known investor, actor Simu Liu

Entertainment - ABC News - October 22

Harris leads Trump by 20 points with younger Americans, new CNBC/Generation Lab survey finds

Vice President Kamala Harris now holds a 20-point lead over former President Trump when it comes to younger voters between 18 and 34

Business - CNBC - October 22

Americans significantly stressed about country's future as Election Day nears, survey finds

With Election Day less than two weeks away, a new survey shows Americans are stressed about the future of the nation, the economy and the presidential election. Dina Demetrius reports on how to cope.

‘I retired earlier than planned’: I’m 69 and will have $6,000 a month in retirement income. The bulk of my $3.6 million is equities. Is that OK?

“I don’t expect equities to do as well over the next decade as they have in the past, but I still think they will outperform other options.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

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’