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Senior Power
In a landmark decision, NYC retirees secured a unanimous appellate court ruling against the city's move to shift 250,000 retirees from Medicare to Medicare Advantage.
Relationships
There's an 85 year age gap in this intergenerational friendship between a Holocaust survivor and her young fellow museum volunteer. You’ll love Janine and Dhilan’s story.
After being married for nearly five decades, Jan Faber, 70, and his wife Els van Leeningen, 71, chose duo-euthanasia to end their lives together. Their son shared, “I got tears in my eyes just watching us all having that final dinner together.”
Mental Health
Two former conspiracy theorists managed to pull themselves out of the rabbit hole and now they're helping others to do the same.
RETIREMENT
Did You Start Receiving Social Security Benefits Too Early?
The good news is that lifelines are available - but you need to be strategic and careful.
Essentially, there are two ways to increase your benefit amount. With one option, you’ll have to pay everything back and with Option 2, you don’t. Get the details here.
CELEBRITIES
What to Expect in Diane von Furstenberg’s Hulu Documentary
The Belgian-American fashion designer is best known for her iconic wrap dress, which revolutionized women's fashion in the 1970s.
Born on December 31, 1946, in Brussels, von Furstenberg is also a notable philanthropist and advocate for women's rights.
She is a celebrated author, having penned several books on fashion, business, and self-empowerment. Her legacy continues to inspire generations of women to embrace confidence and creativity.
SAFETY
You've No Doubt Heard of Some of These Scams - Here's How They Work
There are a lot of scams out there targeting seniors especially. This guide will help you recognize some of the more common scams and help you avoid them.
NOTABLE PASSAGES
Martin Mull, whose nearly 50-year career included appearances on "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" and "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," has died. Mull was 80.
Robert Towne, renowned screenwriter of "Chinatown," has passed away at 89. His work on the iconic film defined his legacy in Hollywood. Towne's contributions to cinema will be remembered for their lasting impact on the industry.
Actor Bill Cobbs has died at the age of 90. Known for his versatile roles in film and television, Cobbs leaves behind a celebrated career spanning decades. His presence on screen touched audiences with his memorable performances.
RANDOM SNIPPETS
Interesting Reads
Toothless No More? Human trials for regenerating new teeth are coming by year's end.
Avocados keep going bad? Check out this brief avocado storage guide from Hass expert Gina Widjaja, who just may have the answer.
BACK IN THE DAY
Old School Dessert
Baked Alaska is a classic dessert consisting of layers of sponge cake topped with ice cream and then covered in a layer of meringue.
The entire dessert is briefly baked in a very hot oven or torched to brown the meringue while keeping the ice cream inside frozen.
The contrast between the warm, toasted meringue and the cold ice cream is a hallmark of this dessert.
This Baked Alaska recipe boasts a 4.6 rating and includes video instructions.
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