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Social Security benefits can be reduced for some retirees who work. How that may change
A new bill in Congress calls for eliminating the retirement earnings test, which reduces Social Security for some workers who are younger than retirement age.
Iran offers Hormuz deal without nuclear talks, as it seeks broader buy-in
Tehran widens diplomacy to regional and global players while indirect US talks remain uncertain.
Germany’s Merz says US has no strategy in Iran war
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US has no clear exit strategy with their war on Iran.
Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children
The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.
Ageing workers in East Asia are essential. More are needed
Yet they often face high barriers to employment and unpalatable options
25% of Gen Z women think they must choose between love and career: It's 'the greatest challenge for women,' says expert
Many Gen Z women believe to build their careers properly, they must put romantic relationships on hold, according to a new survey.
United Airlines CEO confirms he approached American Airlines about merger
United CEO Scott Kirby said American rejected the idea, "and without a willing partner, something this big simply can't get done."
Xi Jinping wants China to read more—as long as it’s the right books
A new campaign to put down phones and pick up classics
Celebrating one of literature’s greatest pessimists
Why Texans throw a birthday party for Eeyore—and everyone else should, too
The War Room newsletter: The best generals in history
Richard Cockett, a senior editor, analyses what makes good generalship—and ranks his top three
China blocks Meta's $2 billion takeover of AI startup Manus
China said Monday it has decided to block Meta's $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singaporean AI startup with Chinese roots.
Qualcomm up 7% on report it’s partnering with OpenAI on smartphone AI chip
Qualcomm will be working alongside MediaTek to develop a smartphone chip for OpenAI, with manufacturer Luxshare co-designing the device, an analyst said.