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Saving for retirement is something you shouldn’t leave until the last minute: the longer you wait to begin, the more income you’ll need to put away. Using the power of time, smaller amounts tucked away now will add up to big amounts in the future. But there is one retirement savings plan that all Americans typically have access to: Social Security.In the U.S., workers have a portion of every pay check deducted to contribute Social Security taxes, which earn them retirement-benefit credits. Once they’ve reached 40 credits (earning a maximum of four per year), they will qualify to receive benefits…

Laya RajanLast Updated: 25 July 2026, 07:49 AM ISTChildren often do not know how to express the pressures they are experiencing, and many lack awareness about the importance of protecting their mental health. Representational image.| Photo: AI generated.Kasaragod, Kerala: The suicide rate among young people aged 10 to 25 years in Kerala is rising at an alarming rate, with experts pointing to a range of factors, from academic pressure to strained personal relationships. The anxiety following the cancellation of the NEET examination has also been linked to a suicide in the state. According to official data, 86 people in the…

Practising mindfulness, which includes paying close attention to what you eat, can help improve mental wellbeing. (Envato Elements pic) PETALING JAYA: For many Malaysians, life is a constant balancing act. Between work deadlines, school runs, family commitments and endless notifications, taking time for yourself often feels like the first thing to fall off the to-do list. According to clinical psychologist and lecturer Akif Farhan, that’s exactly why self-care deserves more attention, especially on International Self-Care Day. “I think in this day and age, we prioritise a lot of things other than ourselves – our work, our children, our family,” he…

Goué André Clotaire Gbagou is a fisherman who lives in the Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d’Ivoire. Recently, he was out fishing on the Sassandra Riverbed when he accidentally caught something much larger than a fish: a young West African manatee.After realizing that the baby manatee was far too young to fend for itself, Gbagou decided to care for the calf. It now lives at a local wildlife enclosure, where Gbagou bottle-feeds it by hand. This week, Born Free USA, the Department of Wildlife and Hunting Resources, and the Ministry of Water and Forests detailed the rescue and recovery effort in…

You might think that your business is driven by data, analytics, and perfectly optimized algorithms. But beneath the spreadsheets and KPIs, the business world is driven by something far more primitive: human psychology. Robert Greene, the mastermind behind The 48 Laws of Power, has spent decades studying how top executives, historical figures, and entrepreneurs navigate strategy. His conclusion? Human behavior is compulsive, obsessive, and entirely predictable if you know what to look for. Whether you are scaling a startup, navigating corporate politics, or trying to understand why a competitor is outmaneuvering you, success rarely comes down to who works the…

                                Case File Uber drivers don’t get workers’ compensation benefits, but does that mean they aren’t “employees” under New York tort law? An Empire State court found that question, along with other considerations, merited jury review. Case Rawlins v. Myint, No. 511200/2020 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 07/13/26) What Happened? A passenger was riding in a car when it was struck by a vehicle owned and operated by a driver who was logged into Uber’s rideshare platform. The passenger brought a tort action against Uber, alleging that…

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter.‍Nearly two years ago, Hurricane Helene knocked out power in Burnsville, North Carolina. Fire Chief Niles Howell had to use the station’s generator to keep everything running. Through the storm, and the devastating flooding that followed, the fire department provided a landing pad for helicopters, a base for search-and-rescue operations, and a field hospital to triage and treat the wounded.But even in less trying times, Howell can’t risk another blackout. The station is a community hub for the small town, and Howell regularly worries about running out of…

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end. When you can no longer think of a reason to continue, you must think of a reason to start over. There’s a big difference between giving up and starting over in the right direction today. And there are three little words that can release you from your past and guide you forward to a positive new beginning. These words are: “From now on…” So from now on… 1. Let the things you can’t control GO! Most things are only a part of your life because you keep thinking about them. Realize…

Hey there, art lovers and curious minds! Are you ready to dive deep into the colorful, chaotic, and brilliant world of Pablo Picasso? I’ve gathered 176 of pablo picasso’s most inspiring quotes that reveal the genius behind the masterpieces. Picasso wasn’t just about Cubism and crazy creativity; his words offer a treasure trove of wisdom on life, art, and everything in between. Whether you’re an artist looking for a spark, or just someone who loves a good quote, you’re in the right place. Get ready to see the world through Picasso’s eyes and let his words inspire your next big…

For millions of Indian women, this question has become almost impossible to ask. We have been raised in a culture that celebrates the woman who sacrifices, who gives endlessly, who puts herself last as an act of love. And somewhere along the way, that belief quietly taught us that taking care of ourselves is something we do only after everything and everyone else is taken care of. The result is a generation of women who are exhausted to their bones and have no idea their body has been trying to tell them something for months.Every year, International Self-Care Day on…