Rare cheetah mummies found in Saudi caves
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have uncovered the mummified remains of cheetahs from caves in northern Saudi Arabia.…
Kathleen Kennedy, steward of ‘Star Wars,’ steps down from Lucasfilm
After more than 13 years at the helm of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from the “Star…
Germany’s troubled economy shows modest growth after two years of shrinkage
FRANKFURT, Germany — Germany’s troubled economy returned to modest growth last year after two years of falling output,…
VR headsets in California prisons offer escape, practical experience
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Fewer Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act health insurance as costs spike
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Filipino rescuers detect ‘signs of life’ in deadly garbage avalanche; dozens missing
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Increasing Venezuela oil, which requires more energy to process, could harm the environment
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Looking for a new job in 2026? Here’s where the jobs are — and how to stand out. – MarketWatch
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Want to retire from a soul-sucking job? Here are the financial factors to consider.
Published: Jan. 9, 2026 at 2:33 p.m. ET In the Help Me Retire column, Alessandra Malito answers questions from…
Gmail’s new AI features, turning it into a personal assistant
More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world’s most popular email…
I’m 50 and I want to retire at 60. What should I be doing 2, 5 and 10 years out? When is the right time to hire an adviser?
Question: “I just turned 50 and am planning to retire when I’m 60. I need advice on my…
We’re 74, retired and have $100K saved. We get $3.4K per month in income, but we still owe $250K on our house. Should we use a $150K inheritance to pay that off?
Question: “We are 74 years old and retired. We have an income of $3,400 a month and we…