Scammers Targeting Older

Their Parents Are Giving Money to Scammers. They Can’t Stop Them.

One son couldn’t prevent his father from giving about $1 million in savings to con artists, including one posing as a female wrestling star. The two became estranged.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

'Your son will die': How blessing scammers prowl streets

Female crooks are exploiting superstition and family love to swindle other women.

Florida emergency official tells residents to watch for scammers posing as FEMA

Florida emergency officials told the state’s residents to watch out for scammers in the area who are posing as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workers. Sarasota County Emergency ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

How scammers duped India job seekers with a fake bank

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Scammers called the IRS and stole $47 million in refunds, watchdog says

Phony tax professionals made a real score when they called IRS phone lines to access sensitive taxpayer information, filed fraudulent tax returns and walked away with tens of millions of dollars in ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

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

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.

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

Consumer Sentiment Among Older Canadians Hits 32-Month High

World - Yahoo News - October 21

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

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

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.

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 show

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

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 - 4 days ago

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 ...

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 - Yesterday

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 - Yesterday

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 - 3 hours ago

Harris targeted with deepfakes

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Election interference efforts ramp up across the ballot Russia attempted to “undermine” Vice President ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

I’m 33 and my husband is 77 – this is why I only sleep with older men

Men in my situation have to come out twice: first as gay, then as someone who is attracted to senior citizens. You can usually tell a person’s age by the state of their hands. I stared at the pair ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

People 50 and older should get pneumococcal vaccine, U.S. health officials recommend

U.S. health officials are recommending that people 50 and older get a shot against bacteria that can cause pneumonia and other dangerous illnesses

Health - ABC News - October 23

Harris and Trump need to win over older voters on more than just Social Security and Medicare

This election, older voters are worrying about issues that may not seem to directly affect them.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Why Israel Targeted Yahya Sinwar

What does the killing of Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the Oct. 7 attack, mean for Israel and Gaza? Ronen Bergman, a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine who is based in Tel Aviv, explains.

World - The New York Times - October 19

Chinese hackers target GOP campaigns

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Chinese influence campaigns amp up worries over election meddling Reports of Chinese actors allegedly ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Harris Targets Black Men With New Economic Proposals

The Democratic candidate suggests small business loans and improved access to the legal cannabis industry for Black entrepreneurs.

Business - Inc. - October 14

Reeves aims to close £40bn funding gap as she plans tax rises in Budget

Figure is significantly more than the £22bn fiscal hole the government previously identified

Business - Financial Times - October 15

US unveils sanctions targeting Hezbollah funding

The Biden administration announced new sanctions Wednesday against three individuals and four companies with alleged ties to revenue streams for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. A press ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

US military strikes Houthi targets in Yemen

The U.S. military struck weapons storage facilities in Houthi-controlled Yemen, a U.S. official told ABC News.

U.S. Strikes Target Houthi Weapons Stores in Yemen

The bombing is designed to stop the Iran-backed group from attacking commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, the Pentagon said.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

'Blessing scams' targeting Asian seniors are on the rise worldwide

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Vietnam Premier Pushes for Higher 2025 Growth Targets