Raising Retirement Age

Monterey Bay Aquarium Director Julie Packard to Retire

Julie Packard discusses highlights of her four decades with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which she has led since it opened. She’s now stepping back from the role.

The New York Times - 2d

Osaka retires from Aussie Open match with injury

After losing the first set 7-6 (3), two-time Australian Open champ Naomi Osaka retired from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic due to injury.

ESPN - 5h

England and Tigers winger Watson retires on medical grounds

England and Leicester Tigers winger Anthony Watson retires from professional rugby union on medical grounds because of a back injury.

BBC News - 7h

Osaka retires injured from Australian Open

Naomi Osaka is out of the Australian Open after she was forced to retire injured from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic.

BBC News - 8h

Osaka retires injured from Australian Open

Naomi Osaka is out of the Australian Open after she was forced to retire injured from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic.

Yahoo Sports - 12h

'Screamingly funny' Tony Slattery dies aged 65

Sir Stephen Fry pays tribute to the actor and comedian well known for Whose Line Is It Anyway?

BBC News - 3d

FirstFT: ‘Breakthrough’ raises hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal

Also in today’s newsletter, special counsel Jack Smith issues report on election interference, and Amazon plans AI ‘brain’ for Alexa

Financial Times - 3d

Fury retires from boxing again: 'It's been a blast'

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury announced his latest retirement from boxing Monday, one month after losing a rematch with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk.

ESPN - 4d

Fury announces retirement from boxing again

Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury announces his retirement from boxing.

BBC News - 4d

A New Age of American Interference in Europe

Elon Musk and MAGA are already disrupting the status quo, and Europe seems ill-prepared.

The New York Times - 4d

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Is Only $40 Right Now

Last year saw plenty of great games released, and if you're looking to catch up on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, you can get it for just $40 right now through Amazon . After an ill-fated trip into ...

GameSpot - 4d

Is it true that … wearing suncream in the winter slows signs of ageing?

We sift through mixed-messaging about sun protection factor creams, UV light, skincare and vitamin D. When it comes to sun protection, two arguments have been getting a lot of air time. First, that ...

The Guardian - 4d

Set to be free agent, Bolts' Mack to mull retiring

Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack said Sunday he is unsure about his football future.

ESPN - 4d

'Forever a Hurricane': Staal sees No. 12 retired

Eric Staal, a Thunder Bay, Ontario, native and former No. 2 overall pick, became the fourth player to have his number retired by the Carolina Hurricanes when his No. 12 was raised at the Lenovo ...

ESPN - 4d

USHL's Dubuque retires Gaudreau's No. 8 jersey

Late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau's No. 8 jersey has been retired by the Dubuque Fighting Saints.

ESPN - 5d

Brooke Shields speaks out on aging

As a child model and actress, Brooke Shields became a superstar, but not much more was expected of her than to look gorgeous. Now nearly 60, Shields was recently elected president of Actors' ...

CBS News - 5d

Trump’s return raises prospect of global tax war

Plans to levy higher rates on US multinationals could spur president-elect to respond with tariffs

Financial Times - 5d

The race to stop ‘predatory marriage’ in old age

Cases have grown since the pandemic — with relatives complaining they have been cut out of a loved one’s will

Financial Times - 6d

Biden Raises Bounty For Nicolás Maduro to $25 Million

The United States will also extend temporary protections for roughly 600,000 Venezuelan migrants in the United States.

The New York Times - 6d

Sainsbury's raises pay but is cautious on hiring

The supermarket chain will lift wages to £12.60 but expects costs to increase after Budget measures.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Mick Lynch announces retirement as head of RMT union

Mr Lynch steered the union through fierce pay strikes in 2022 and 2023 before securing a new deal.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Alcohol Carries New Risks in Middle Age

People over 35 can experience different physical effects than younger drinkers.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Don’t Count Out Human Writers in the Age of AI

The appetite for AI-derived drivel isn’t as strong as many publishers would have you believe, and demand for quality content is growing.

Wired - Jan. 8

Anthropic in talks to raise funding at $60 billion valuation

AI startup Anthropic is in late-stage talks to raise as much as $2 billion at a $60 billion valuation, according to a person familiar with the deal.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Ulta Names Steelman CEO, Kimbell to Retire

Ulta Beauty has named Kecia Steelman as its chief executive, succeeding David Kimbell, as the company aims to reaccelerate its growth amid a global slowdown in the beauty market.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases

Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Bulls to retire Rose's No. 1 jersey next season

The Bulls will retire Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey to the rafters next season, the team announced.

ESPN - Jan. 4

‘The Trump Effect’ in the age of terrorism

Have those in charge of our defense against terrorism taken their eyes off the ball to engage in petty, self-destructive and potentially illegal partisan politics?

The Hill - Jan. 4