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Losing Your Job After 55 Could Threaten Your Retirement—Why Getting Hired Again Is So Difficult

The hardest part of losing a job after 55 may not be the empty calendar. It may be discovering that employers who valued decades of experience suddenly seem more interested in candidates with fewer gray hairs and smaller salary expectations. Meanwhile, retirement savings need time to recover, health insurance still…

The Free Financial Advisor · 17h ago

Robert Kraft’s anti-hate group raises $32m at gala with Tom Brady, Jon Bon Jovi and 800 guests

More than 800 guests gathered at New York’s Waldorf Astoria on October 21, 2026, for an evening that combined celebrity appearances, philanthropy and a campaign against antisemitism and discrimination. The inaugural benefit gala of the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate, founded by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, raised more…

The Times of India · 22h ago

Why London restaurant Veeraswamy’s got a notice from the Crown Estate

Veeraswamy, a famous Indian restaurant in London, is facing eviction from its premises by the Crown Estate. The Crown Estate cites the need for renovations as the reason for not renewing the lease. Ranjit Mathrani, the restaurant's owner, claims that the treatment reflects culinary discrimination against Indian cuisine. Mathrani has…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

Man Asks For A Raise After 15 Years On Sick Leave, Gets A Reality Check Instead

An IT worker spent 15 years on paid sick leave, receiving around $67,000 a year from IBM. However, he eventually took the company to court because his salary hadn't increased in years. The man, who was diagnosed with stage-four leukemia, argued that the lack of a pay raise amounted to…

Bored Panda · Oct 22

Kunti’s Secret Mantra and the Birth of Karna

But why did Kunti keep his birth a secret? And how did this decision create one of the most heartbreaking conflicts of the Kurukshetra war?The story of Kunti's mantra is not merely a tale of divine power. It is a story of fear, motherhood, sacrifice, and a secret that would…

MyLifeXP · Oct 22

OCC finds nine major banks engaged in debanking practices

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Ballotpedia · Oct 21

Can race-neutral school admissions policies still discriminate? What’s at stake in the US Supreme Court’s Maryland school case

The US Supreme Court is set to examine the contested admission policy in Montgomery County affecting Asian-American students. The court's ruling will address whether sufficient evidence of discrimination exists for the lawsuit to progress. Previously, lower courts dismissed the case due to a lack of proven discriminatory intent. This decision…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

Sanlaap and Tribes bring Kolonkojoyini to Life, championing dignity and acceptance for every daughter

Every Durga Puja, Bengal celebrates the homecoming of Maa Durga, embracing the spirit of love, belonging and the enduring bond between a daughter and her family. Inspired by this powerful cultural sentiment, Kolonkojoyini, an initiative by Kolkata-based NGO Sanlaap, invites society to extend the same spirit of compassion and acceptance…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

UC Santa Barbara professor Edwina Barvosa sues Regents over gender bias and $2.95 million pay gap

Edwina Barvosa, a professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, has sued the University of California Regents over alleged gender discrimination, unequal pay and blocked promotions. Her lawsuit claims she earned approximately $2.95 million less in base salary than a male colleague. She is seeking compensation for lost wages,…

The Times of India · Oct 20

Trump's 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Illegally Rely on a Superseded Statute, a Lawsuit Argues

The import taxes fit a pattern of dubious legal rationales for the president's protectionist policies.

Reason · Oct 20