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Michelle Obama wants to help older adults looking for love
Upcoming Netflix docuseries ‘The Later Daters’ showcases six divorcees and widowers on blind datesBusiness - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago -
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.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Adult day centers offer multicultural hubs for older people of color
Adult day centers are the most racially diverse long-term care setting in the U.S. They also serve the least amount of people of all long-term care settings, in part because of the cost and limited ...Health - ABC News - October 17 -
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 -
Can my ‘inner child’ help me navigate life as an adult?
People on TikTok are exploring the idea of ‘reparenting’ their younger self. Could I reconnect with mine?. Sign up for Well Actually, a free weekly newsletter about health and wellness I’m ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Older voters prioritized personal economic issues, helped Republicans win on Election Day, new AARP poll finds
More than half of voters ages 50 and up prioritized inflation, the economy and jobs, and Social Security when determining their vote, according to the AARP.Business - CNBC - 4 hours ago -
Toys aren't just child's play. Mattel, Lego and others find 'kidults' bring in big business
Mattel, Lego and other toy companies are targeting a growing number of adults who are buying toys for themselves.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17 -
‘Adults buying kids' toys to escape global turmoil’
Retailers are increasingly targeting the "kidult" market as family finances are squeezed.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
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 - 2 hours ago -
There Is a Reason Trump Wants Fewer ‘Adults in the Room’
The point of placing loyalists in positions of influence isn’t to make the government work; it is to bend the government to the president’s will.Top stories - The New York Times - 8 hours ago -
Getting Older? It Might Be Time to Hire a Trainer.
Personal training isn’t just for the young — or the wealthy. Here’s how to make it work for you.Top stories - The New York Times - October 19 -
Brazilian Fossil Hints at Older Origin for All Dinosaurs
The discovery may push back the emergence of the reptiles that once ruled the Earth, and clarify how dinosaurs like the Triceratops and Stegosaurus emerged.Science - The New York Times - October 21 -
For Older Unmarried Couples, Caregiving Obligations Can Be Murky
What should be expected of an intimate partner when a companion suffers a health crisis? Seniors and their families increasingly confront the question.Health - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
'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.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Washington teen accused of fatally shooting 2 adults, 3 children
A teenager is accused of fatally shooting five people, including three children, at a home in Fall City, Wash. KING's Natalie Swaby reports.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Barbie boom fades at Mattel, but Hot Wheels — and adult collectors — are on an upswing
Mattel Inc. reported mixed third-quarter results, as a drop in demand for Barbie toys weighed on sales overall — but management said it expects a solid holiday season ahead and a toy-centric film ...Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
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 -
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In cartel-plagued Mexican cities authorities warn adults not to wear masks on Halloween
Halloween is gaining ground in Mexico, but in a country so wracked by drug cartel violence, there have been real fears about ghosts, ghouls and skeletons walking the streetsWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
Cannabis stocks crater as Florida fails to garner needed votes for adult use
North Dakota and South Dakota also failed in their efforts to legalize cannabis for recreational use, while a medical measure passed in Nebraska.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
F1 drivers ask FIA to treat them like adults
Formula 1 drivers urge the sport's governing body to treat them like adults after Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc were punished for swearing.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Almost 3 in 4 US adults overweight or obese: Research
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults are considered overweight or obese, according to new research published Thursday from The Lancet. The research points to a substantial increase in overweight ...Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago -
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15 Tips For Playing COD: Black Ops 6 As An Older Gamer
Omnimovement means the kids are getting faster this year and as an old-school Call Of Duty player it’s time to even the playing field. Here’s how to compete and have fun when reflexes aren’t ...Tech - GameSpot - October 21 -
Violence Surges in N.Y.C. Juvenile Jails After Influx of Older Teens
Since the Raise the Age law was passed, the number of older teenagers in juvenile centers has exploded, and workers have faced attacks, the Department of Investigation said.Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
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 -
How older Americans are grappling with hanging up their car keys
The aging U.S. population raises new questions about how to approach keeping drivers safe behind the wheel.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
The typical U.S. home seller has never been this old, Realtors say
Homeowners who are selling are closer to retirement than those in decades past, National Association of Realtors data showBusiness - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Nuclear power is coming back — and that could be a win for older workers
The revival of nuclear power — and the push for clean energy — may depend on keeping older workers online for longer.Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
Harris leading among older voters in Michigan and Wisconsin, exit polls show
Vice President Kamala Harris is leading former President Donald Trump among older voters in Michigan and Wisconsin, exit polls show. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson digs through the ...Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Older voters came out in droves — but they were just as split as the rest of the country
Older voters have always been influential and dependable voters and that was no different this election season.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
Call Of Duty: Warzone Mobile Is Dropping Support For Older Devices Soon
Earlier this year, Activision launched Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile , the latest addition to the franchise's successful push into mobile gaming. However Warzone Mobile is already going to be ...Tech - GameSpot - November 7 -
Older Workers to Get ‘Super’ 401(k) Catch-Up Contributions in 2025
Workers who are 60 to 63 will be able to put in up to $11,250 in extra contributions, if they can afford it.Business - The New York Times - November 8 -
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Some types of PFAS may cause sleep disorders in young adults, study finds
High blood concentrations of ‘forever chemical’ compound PFOS linked to problems falling asleep and waking up . Some of the most common types of PFAS may cause sleep disorders in young adults, new ...World - The Guardian - October 18
