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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.
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
Indigenous woman dies weeks after giving birth and being evicted from public housing: ‘She was failed completely’
Noongar woman Mary Ann Miller died of sepsis while homeless to avoid an allegedly abusive ex-partnerWarning: This article contains images of and references to Indigenous Australians who have diedFollow our...
Republicans rush to green light White House ballroom following third Trump assassination scare
Lawmakers rush to approve Trump's White House ballroom project, arguing the shooting highlights the need for secure venues for presidential events.
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."
Odesa bears brunt of latest Russian attacks on Ukraine – as it happened
Across country, at least 14 have been injured as Zelenskyy highlights importance of air defencesTop EU officials and Hungary’s incoming government will discuss on Wednesday the changes Budapest needs to...
Mali’s militant attacks expose limits of Putin’s power in Africa
Russian backing for the ruling junta has not stopped rebel fighters striking significant blows in recent daysMali in turmoil after insurgents seize towns and kill defence ministerWhen Assimi Goïta, the...
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