Retirement Scrambles

LA wildfires thrust insurance startup into spotlight as property owners scramble for protection

A month after announcing its first funding round and debut insurance product, Stand is seeing a huge surge in interest due to the LA wildfires.

CNBC - Jan. 19

Bold predictions for 2025: Usyk retires, Bivol gets revenge, Klitschko returns

Mike Coppinger and Nick Parkinson offer up some bold predictions for boxing in 2025.

ESPN - Jan. 18

Arsenal’s scrambled brains and missed chances will really hurt Mikel Arteta | Jonathan Wilson

Eight minutes of nonsense have all but put paid to manager’s title dreams after draw with Aston Villa. Mikel Arteta dropped to his haunches, laid his hand on his brow and let his head slump. When ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

Cameron Diaz's 10-year retirement 'best years' of her life

The Holiday star says "this is maybe the beginning" as she returns to the big screen after a decade.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Retired Georgia minister found not guilty in 1975 killing of girl in Pennsylvania

A retired minister from Georgia has been found not guilty in the 1975 killing of an 8-year-old girl

ABC News - Jan. 17

Vanguard to Pay $106 Million in Restitution to Retirement Fund Investors

An investigation by the S.E.C. and several states found that the company had failed to notify investors of changes in the terms of some funds, leading to higher capital gains taxes.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

Ex-UFC middleweight champ Weidman retires

Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is hanging up his gloves, announcing his retirement Friday.

ESPN - Jan. 17

Vanguard to Pay $106.4 Million to Resolve Alleged Violations Linked to Retirement Funds

The SEC said a lack of notifications by Vanguard drove higher capital gains tax bills for many retail investors.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

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 - Jan. 17

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 - Jan. 17

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 - Jan. 17

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 - Jan. 17

RedNote Scrambles to Hire English-Speaking Content Moderators

Job listings posted in China this week indicate that Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, is struggling to handle an influx of new users joining the platform from TikTok.

Wired - Jan. 17

Spirit Airlines cuts 200 jobs in bankruptcy cost-cutting scramble

Spirit Airlines cuts 200 jobs across the airline as it seeks to exit bankruptcy protection this quarter.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Three things Texans must do to upset Chiefs: Key in on Patrick Mahomes' scrambles

The formula for a Houston upset in the divisional round

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

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 - Jan. 15

What’s the best way to convince 20-year-olds to save for retirement?

A parent wants to persuade reluctant young adults to start investing.

MarketWatch - Jan. 15

French Prime Minister Signals He Will Revisit Unpopular Retirement Law

His government on shaky ground, Prime Minister François Bayrou offered to reopen debate on the measure, which raised the retirement age in an effort to stabilize the country’s finances.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Why I’ll Never Save for Retirement (and Neither Should You)

Investing for cash flow instead of net worth can allow you to retire at an earlier age.

Inc. - Jan. 13

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 - Jan. 13

Fury announces retirement from boxing again

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

BBC News - Jan. 13

NATO allies unsettled by alleged Russian Baltic Sea sabotage scramble to respond

A spate of alleged sabotage operations against undersea cables in the Baltic Sea has raised the prospect of a dangerous 2025 in NATO's northern theater.

ABC News - Jan. 13

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 - Jan. 13

'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 - Jan. 12

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 - Jan. 12

Columbia Professor Katherine Franke Says She Was Forced to Retire Because of Activism

Katherine Franke, a law professor and vocal advocate of pro-Palestinian students, had been under investigation over remarks she made about Israeli students.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

'Three-weight champion & retire by 30' - Dubois dreams big

World champion Caroline Dubois plots her journey to superstardom within six years and addresses the publicised family feud with her father and brother.

BBC News - Jan. 10

How much money you should save for a comfortable retirement

Many Americans are anxious and confused when it comes to saving for retirement.

NBC News - Jan. 9

How much money you should save for a comfortable retirement

There's no magic number for everyone. But a 15% target is a good guidepost for many people, experts said.

CNBC - Jan. 9

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

Katinka Hosszu, the 'Iron Lady' of swimming, retires after stellar career

Three-time Olympic champion swimmer Katinka Hosszu of Hungary has announced her retirement

ABC News - Jan. 9

These 2 Girl Scout cookie flavors are being retired this year

Fans of the Girl Scout S'mores and Toast-Yay! cookies need to stock up if they want the sweet treats; the varieties are being retired this year.

CBS News - 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

David Wright's No. 5 to be retired by New York Mets on July 19

David Wright’s No. 5 will be retired by the New York Mets before a July 19 game against Cincinnati

ABC News - Jan. 6

FirstFT: Private equity to lobby Trump as industry seeks to tap retirement funds

Also in today’s newsletter, China’s equity markets extend poor start to the year and accountancy’s Gen Z problem

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Private equity to lobby Trump for access to savers’ retirement funds

Industry hopes incoming administration will open long-restricted private investments to individual investors

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Ripe for the picking? Irish wine on the up – but ‘nobody will retire rich’

Global heating has made conditions more favourable for growing grapes – and finding the right variety is key. Heard the one about Irish wine? Like its English counterpart, it is no longer a joke, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Chicago Bulls plan to retire Derrick Rose's jersey next season

The Chicago Bulls plan to retire Derrick Rose’s jersey next season

ABC News - Jan. 4

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

Don’t compare your retirement investments to the S&P 500

Retirement is about maximizing reliable cash flow for life

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

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